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Knowledge based computer aided diagnosis

  • US 20030076987A1
  • Filed: 10/15/2002
  • Published: 04/24/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/07/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of extracting computer graphical objects including at least one vessel structure from a data volume of a portion of an anatomy, the method comprising the steps of:

  • utilising a segmentation process to determine an approximate axial location of said vessel structure;

    utilising an active surface technique to extract the outer surface of said vessel structure based on said approximate axial position as a seed for the active surface technique; and

    storing co-ordinate information of said outer surface for subsequent display.

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