Slicer3:Module:Level-Set Label Map Evolver-Documentation

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Module Name

Level-Set Label Map Evolver

General Information

Module Type & Category

Type: CLI (Interactive to-be)

Category: Level-Set Segmentation

Authors, Collaborators & Contact

• Carlos S. Mendoza: Universidad de Sevilla
• Contact: carlos.sanchez.mendoza@gmail.com

Module Description

This module is capable of evolving a label image according to a level-set customizable equation for a given number of iterations according to the preprocessed version of a given input image, thus segmenting that image. Ultimately it will be migrated to an interactive approach in which the level-set evolution can be controlled as it is being displayed, running step by step.

The level-set equation incorporates terms for propagation, curvature, and advection.

Usage

Once the Region Selector, the Target Preprocessing and the Bubble Maker modules have been run we can feed the bubble image and preprocessed volume to this module.

The parameters have the following meaning: Initial Label Image: The output of the Bubble Maker module. Feature Image: The output of the Target Preprocessing module. Propagation Weight: Relates to the amount of inflating force applied inside the surface (can be negative). Curvature Weight: Influences roundness of the resulting interface. Greater weight, greater roundness. Prevents leaking through narrow openings. Advection Weight: It weights the influence of the advection term, which behaves like a magnet attracting the interface towards edges. Number of Iterations: Indicates duration of the evolution. Output Label Image: Resulting segmentation.

The usage of this module implies a certain amount of trial and error, tuning parameters according to the incorrect segmentations obtained in the first runs. If you get leaking adjust curvature weight and propagation force or run for less iterations, according to what is happening in order regions(under-growth). A couple trials will provide the user with a feeling of the influence of the different parameters.

For further details on parameter interpretation and mathematical formalities address to Caselles et al. paper.

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Source code & documentation

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Acknowledgment

This work was developed on financial support from the University of Sevilla, Spain. Most of the development took place in the Surgical Planning Laboratory, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, under the supervision of Mr. Steve Pieper Ph.D.

References

V. Caselles, R. Kimmel, and G. Sapiro. Geodesic active contours. International Journal on Computer Vision, 22(1):61–97, 1997.