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− | + | Automatic segmenation of the left atrium (LA) from LGE-MRI images continues to be challenging to automate. Recent work by Ross and Gopal looks promising, but will require further validation and some significant work to implement in Slicer in a useful format for CARMA technicians. In the meantime, we propose to explore some new approaches to a semi-automated segmentation, with the goal of reducing the necessary time for the manual process (the process is described in [[File:carmaWorkflowV2.pdf | carmaWorkflowV2.pdf]]). | |
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+ | CARMA has recently begun to acquire fully gated MRA images, along with the LGE-MRI protocol. Gated MRA can produce much sharper blood pool boundaries (LA endocardium) than standard, 1-pass MRA and may prove valuable for localizing endocardial contours. | ||
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− | + | The objective of this project is to collaboratively brainstorm and (ideally) implement a semi-automated LA segmentation workflow (wizard?) within slicer. We plan to take advantage of available Slicer experts and provide a wish list to Slicer engineers of any missing pieces -- or nice to have features -- necessary for our proposed workflow. | |
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<h3>Approach, Plan</h3> | <h3>Approach, Plan</h3> | ||
− | + | # Explore the use of Slicer to perform semi-automated segmentation of the LA Endocardium using gated MRA aligned with LGE-MRI | |
+ | # Identify missing segmentation tools that may be useful in a proposed segmentation workflow (e.g. 3D editing?) | ||
+ | # Plan (or implement if time permits) a workflow (wizard) within CARMA based on what we learn from objectives 1-2 | ||
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− | + | We decided that the first step will be to create a Slicer tutorial and then map this tutorial into a workflow module. Work is underway to port some existing CARMA tutorial materials to a Slicer-based tutorial. | |
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Latest revision as of 14:14, 11 January 2013
Home < 2013 Project Week:CARMA PractialLASegKey Investigators
Salma Bengali, Greg Gardner, Alan Morris, Josh Cates, Rob MacLeod
Automatic segmenation of the left atrium (LA) from LGE-MRI images continues to be challenging to automate. Recent work by Ross and Gopal looks promising, but will require further validation and some significant work to implement in Slicer in a useful format for CARMA technicians. In the meantime, we propose to explore some new approaches to a semi-automated segmentation, with the goal of reducing the necessary time for the manual process (the process is described in File:CarmaWorkflowV2.pdf).
CARMA has recently begun to acquire fully gated MRA images, along with the LGE-MRI protocol. Gated MRA can produce much sharper blood pool boundaries (LA endocardium) than standard, 1-pass MRA and may prove valuable for localizing endocardial contours.
Objective
The objective of this project is to collaboratively brainstorm and (ideally) implement a semi-automated LA segmentation workflow (wizard?) within slicer. We plan to take advantage of available Slicer experts and provide a wish list to Slicer engineers of any missing pieces -- or nice to have features -- necessary for our proposed workflow.
Approach, Plan
- Explore the use of Slicer to perform semi-automated segmentation of the LA Endocardium using gated MRA aligned with LGE-MRI
- Identify missing segmentation tools that may be useful in a proposed segmentation workflow (e.g. 3D editing?)
- Plan (or implement if time permits) a workflow (wizard) within CARMA based on what we learn from objectives 1-2
Progress
We decided that the first step will be to create a Slicer tutorial and then map this tutorial into a workflow module. Work is underway to port some existing CARMA tutorial materials to a Slicer-based tutorial.