An optimized registration method based on distribution similarity and DVF smoothness for 3D PET and CT images

H Kang, H Jiang, X Zhou, H Yu, T Hara, H Fujita… - IEEE …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A fusion image combining both anatomical and functional information obtained by
registering medical images of two different modalities, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) …

Design and construction of a variable resolution cone-beam small animal mini-CT prototype for in vivo studies

V Lohrabian, A Kamali-Asl, H Arabi, F Mamashi… - Radiation Physics and …, 2019 - Elsevier
We present the conceptual design and construction of a mini x-ray computed tomography
(mini-CT) scanner designed and built for in vivo small-animal imaging. The imaging system …

An improved spatial FCM algorithm for cardiac image segmentation

H Yousefi-Banaem, S Kermani… - 2013 13th Iranian …, 2013 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Image segmentation is one of challenging field in medical image processing. Segmentation
of cardiac wall is one of challenging work and it is very important step in evaluation of heart …

Monte Carlo-based assessment of the trade-off between spatial resolution, field-of-view and scattered radiation in the variable resolution X-ray CT scanner

H Arabi, ARK Asl, MR Ay, H Zaidi - Physica Medica, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective The purpose of this work is to evaluate the impact of optimization of magnification
on performance parameters of the variable resolution X-ray (VRX) CT scanner. MethodsA …

An optimised linear mechanical model for estimating brain shift caused by meningioma tumours

H Yousefi, A Ahmadian, D Khodadad… - International Journal of …, 2013 - diva-portal.org
Estimation of brain deformation plays an important role in computer-aided therapy and
image-guided neurosurgery systems. Tumour growth can cause brain deformation and …

CT and PET Image Registration: Application to Thorax Area

D Khodadad, A Ahmadian, HY Banaem… - Journal of Image and …, 2013 - diva-portal.org
Accurate attenuation correction of emission data is mandatory for quantitative analysis of
PET images. One of the main concerns in CT-based attenuation correction (CTAC) of PET …

Barrett's mucosa segmentation in endoscopic images using a hybrid method: Spatial fuzzy c-mean and level set

H Yousefi-Banaem, H Rabbani… - Journal of Medical Signals …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Barrett's mucosa is one of the most important diseases in upper gastrointestinal system that
caused by gastro-esophagus reflux. If left untreated, the disease will cause distal esophagus …

A registration method based on contour point cloud for 3D whole‐body PET and CT images

Z Song, H Jiang, Q Yang, Z Wang… - BioMed Research …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The PET and CT fusion image, combining the anatomical and functional information, has
important clinical meaning. An effective registration of PET and CT images is the basis of …

[PDF][PDF] Towards deformable registration for AR in nephrectomy

A Morelli, S Moccia, LS Mattos, G Cordima… - … National Congress of …, 2018 - re.public.polimi.it
Nephrectomy is the main treatment option for renal cancer. Augmented reality (AR) can
assist surgeons in minimallyinvasive nephrectomy. Here, intra-operative deformable …

[PDF][PDF] Research Article A Registration Method Based on Contour Point Cloud for 3D Whole-Body PET and CT Images

Z Song, H Jiang, Q Yang, Z Wang, G Zhang - 2017 - academia.edu
The PET and CT fusion image, combining the anatomical and functional information, has
important clinical meaning. An effective registration of PET and CT images is the basis of …