VSTERREFINE

VisionX V4
NAME

vsterrefine − sternum segmentation, refine the sternum segmentation.

SYNOPSIS

vsterrefine if= sf= az= sz= iz= zc= th= vl= vr va= vp= of=

DESCRIPTION

vsterrefine refines the sternum segmentation by by filling the trabecular regions. The inputs are filtered CT, initial sternum segmentation, and vectors of boundaries of the initial cross sections on each slice. The vertical extents, approximate angle, and the optimal intensity threshold are also required. The Output is the refined sternum segmentation. The coordinates of the sternal angle (angleX, angleY, angle) are also output in wish format.

The program first fills in the trabecular region of the sternum. Then it refines the lateral boundaries on each axial slice by searching for the calcified enclosed surface for the trabecular regions.

OPTIONS

if=

input filtered CT scan

sf=

input preliminary sternum segmentation (byte)

az=

input z coordinate of the approximate sternal angle

sz=

input z coordinate of the superior end of sternum

iz=

input z coordinate of the inferior end of sternum

zc=

input z coordinate of the seed slice

th=

input optimal threshold value (pixel value)

vl=

input vector for left boundaries on each slice

vr=

input vector for right boundaries on each slice

va=

input vector for anterior boundaries on each slice

vp=

input vector for posterior boundaries on each slice

of=

output the sternum segmentation

SEE ALSO

vstern(1), vsterseed(1), vstertrack(1)

AUTHOR

Shuang Liu, June 2015