Registration of thoracic and abdominal imaging modalities

Details Registration of thoracic and abdominal imaging modalities Registration of thoracic and abdominal imaging modalities

2003-04-01

2008-07-08

Johns, Andrew W. (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

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Biomedical applications

C382S294000

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07397934

ABSTRACT:
This disclosure presents an improved method for registering anatomical medical images and functional medical images. The example deals with the registration of x-ray computer tomography images with positron emission tomography images. The process is characterized by clinically useful registration with minimal computer calculations and minimal delay for computation. A nonrigid B-Spline free form deformation is used in both a preliminary coarse registration and the finished fine registration. Additional steps are used to insure accurate and complete registrations.

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