Computer Analysis Of Radiographic Images
- 1 June 1972
- proceedings article
- Published by SPIE-Intl Soc Optical Eng
- Vol. 0035, 107-130
- https://doi.org/10.1117/12.953668
Abstract
The significant steps in computer anal-ysis of radiographic images are 1) digitization of the x-ray image; 2) preprocessing of digital images; 3) extraction of significant features; and 4) automatic classification for normal, abnormal, and differential diagnosis. A typical digital image processing facility is described, including the needed interactive type digital displays. Techniques used for preprocessing radio-graphic images are detailed; typically, these are used to ensure a higher degree of success in the later stages of digital processing. Contour tracing and region enumeration algorithms are detailed for use in the com-puter analysis of radiographs. The important descriptive approach to the problem of feature extraction is provided along with illustrative examples. A case study of rheumatic and congenital heart disease is presented for the cardiac shape analysis of PA chest films.Keywords
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