Semi-automatic Segmentation of the Liver and its Evaluation on the MICCAI 2007 Grand Challenge Data Set
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In this paper, we evaluate a semi-automatic liver segmentation method based on a level-set approach and a dynamically adapted speed function. The approach also relies on a-priori anatomic information to reduce leakage at the liver-rib interface. The numerical algorithms have been integrated into a complete system that permits loading DICOM images, segmenting these images, and visualizing the liver surface. Although the normal operation of the system assumes manual contour corrections, such corrections were not allowed for this evaluation. Results show that except for cases with large tumors that extend to the liver surface, the method we propose is comparable to a human rater.
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