Segmentation of lung parenchyma in CT images using CNN trained with the clustering algorithm generated dataset

Abstract Background Lung segmentation constitutes a critical procedure for any clinical-decision supporting system aimed to improve the early diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases. Abnormal lungs mainly include lung parenchyma with commonalities on CT images across subjects, diseases and CT scann...

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Main Authors: Mingjie Xu, Shouliang Qi, Yong Yue, Yueyang Teng, Lisheng Xu, Yudong Yao, Wei Qian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BioMedical Engineering OnLine
Subjects:
CT
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12938-018-0619-9