Information Processing In Medical Imaging: 15th International Conference, Ipmi'97, Poultney, Vermont, Usa, June 9-13, 1997, Proceedings (lecture Notes In Computer Science)

This Book Constitutes The Refereed Proceedings Of The 15th International Conference On Information Processing In Medical Imaging, Ipmi'97, Held In Poultney, Vermont, Usa, In June 1997. The 27 Revised Full Papers Presented Were Selected From A Total Of 96 Submissions; Also Included Are 31 Poster Presentations. The Book Is Divided Into Topical Sections On Shape Models And Matching, Novel Imaging Methods, Segmentation, Image Quality And Statistical Character Of Measured Data, Registration/mapping, Statistical Models In Functional Neuroimaging, And Mr Analysis And Processing. Automatic Construction Of Eigenshape Models By Genetic Algorithm / A.c.w. Kotcheff And C.j. Taylor -- Quadratic Variation Of Deformations / F.l. Bookstein -- The Softassign Procrustes Matching Algorithm / A. Rangarajan, H. Chui And F.l. Bookstein -- Acoustic And Elastic Imaging To Model Disease- Induced Changes In Soft Tissue Structure / P. Chaturvedi, M.p. Insana And T.j. Hall -- 2d Intravascular E.i.t. Using A Non-iterative Non-linear Reconstruction Algorithm / M.k. Konings, C.j. Bouma And W.p. Th. M. Mali [and Others] -- Optimal Data Types In Optical Tomography / M. Schweiger And S.r. Arridge -- Using Spatial-temporal Images For Analysis Of Gated Cardiac Tomographic Data: The M-mode Revisited / I. Buvat, M.l. Bartlett And A.n. Kitsiou [et Al.] -- Automated Segmentation Of Brain Exterior In Mr Images Driven By Empirical Procedures Of Anatomical Knowledge / A.j. Worth, N. Makris And J.w. Meyer [et Al.]. James Duncan, Gene Gindi, Eds. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Automatic construction of eigenshape models by Genetic Algorithm....Pages 1-14 Quadratic variation of deformations....Pages 15-28 The softassign Procrustes matching algorithm....Pages 29-42 Acoustic and elastic imaging to model disease-induced changes in soft tissue structure....Pages 43-56 2D intravascular E.I.T. using a non-iterative, non-linear reconstruction algorithm....Pages 57-70 Optimal data types in optical tomography....Pages 71-84 Using spatial-temporal images for analysis of gated cardiac tomographic data: The “M-Mode” revisited....Pages 85-98 Automated segmentation of brain exterior in MR images driven by empirical procedures and anatomical knowledge....Pages 99-112 Automated 3D segmentation using deformable models and fuzzy affinity....Pages 113-126 Segmentation of medical image objects using deformable shape loci....Pages 127-140 Mapping the cerebral sulci: Application to morphological analysis of the cortex and to non-rigid registration....Pages 141-154 Bayesian detection of random signals on random backgrounds....Pages 155-166 Approximate distributions for Maximum Likelihood and maximum a posteriori estimates under a Gaussian noise model....Pages 167-175 Continuous Gaussian mixture modeling....Pages 176-189 New statistical models for randoms-precorrected PET scans....Pages 190-203 Registration of 3D medical images using simple morphological tools....Pages 204-217 Deformation for image guided interventions using a three component tissue model....Pages 218-231 Registration of abdominal CT and SPECT images using Compton scatter data....Pages 232-244 Definition of volume transformations for volume interaction....Pages 245-258 Nonlinear versus linear models in functional neuroimaging: Learning curves and generalization crossover....Pages 259-270 Synthetic resampling methods for variance estimation in parametric images....Pages 271-284 Space-time statistical model for functional MRI image sequences....Pages 285-298 Jackknifing a normal database for regional cerebral blood flow SPECT obtained using principal components....Pages 299-312 Generating 3-D cardiac material markers using tagged MRI....Pages 313-326 Identification of myocardial tags in tagged MR images without prior knowledge of myocardial contours....Pages 327-340 An autofocus algorithm for the automatic correction of motion artifacts in MR images....Pages 341-354 Measurement of global and regional cerebral volume changes by integrating boundary shifts between registered serial 3D MR scans....Pages 355-368 Automatic detection of sulcal bottom lines in MR images of the human brain....Pages 369-374 Segmentation and interpretation of MR brain images using an improved knowledge-based active shape model....Pages 375-380 Gaussian random fields on sub-manifolds for characterizing brain surfaces....Pages 381-386 Fuzzy logic approach to 3D magnetic resonance image segmentation....Pages 387-392 Comparison of traditional brain segmentation tools with 3D self-organizing maps....Pages 393-398 Finding the brain cortex using fuzzy segmentation, isosurfaces, and deformable surface models....Pages 399-404 Statistical modelling of lines and structures in mammograms....Pages 405-410 A thinning algorithm to extract medial lines from 3D medical images....Pages 411-416 Setting the mind for intelligent interactive segmentation: Overview, requirements, and framework....Pages 417-422 Segmentation of cerebral vessels and aneurysms from MR angiography data....Pages 423-428 Computation of efficient patient specific models from 3-D medical images: Use in virtual endoscopy and surgery rehearsal....Pages 429-434 In vivo analysis of trabecular bone architecture....Pages 435-440 Automatic measurement of vertebral shape using Active Shape Models....Pages 441-446 A hybrid approach for the detection of small airways disease from Computed Tomographic images....Pages 447-452 Computer simulation of convection and diffusion effects on velocity estimations from X-ray contrast density time curves....Pages 453-458 A comparison of retrospective intensity non-uniformity correction methods for MRI....Pages 459-464 A robust and efficient algorithm for image registration....Pages 465-470 Automatical adaption of the stereotactical coordinate system in brain MRI datasets....Pages 471-476 Design of a statistical model of brain shape....Pages 477-482 Automatic landmark identification using a new method of non-rigid correspondence....Pages 483-488 Non-rigid curve correspondence for estimating heart motion....Pages 489-494 Tracking of tagged MR images by Bayesian analysis of a network of quads....Pages 495-500 Noninvasive skin imaging....Pages 501-506 Modelling interreflections in a system based on the differential absorption of light (DAL) for the measurement of range images....Pages 507-512 Quantitative estimation of scatterer spacing from backscattered ultrasound signals using the complex cepstrum....Pages 513-518 Spatial compounding of 3-D ultrasound images....Pages 519-524 Cone beam imaging of a section of a long object with a short detector....Pages 525-530 New methods for SPECT imaging and pre-reconstruction restoration....Pages 531-536 Reconstruction of the intracerebral vasculature from MRA and a pair of projection views....Pages 537-542 Two alternative forced choice evaluation of vessel visibility increases due to zero-filled interpolation in MR angiography....Pages 543-548 Bayesian detection with amplitude, scale, orientation and position uncertainty....Pages 549-554