Computed Tomography (CT) Bone Segmentation of an Ancient Egyptian Mummy A Comparison of Automated and Semiautomated Threshold and Dual-Energy Techniques

作者:Friedman Saul N*; Ngan Nguyen; Nelson Andrew J; Granton Patrick V; MacDonald D Blair; Hibbert Rebecca; Holdsworth David W; Cunningham Ian A
来源:Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography, 2012, 36(5): 616-622.
DOI:10.1097/RCT.0b013e31826739f5

摘要

Dual-energy computed tomography (CT) enables 3-dimensional, noninvasive, and nondestructive imaging with material separation. Dual-energy CT is generally used to segment hydrated tissues within the clinical context. We apply dual-energy CT to an ancient Egyptian mummy and present several techniques designed to separate bone from desiccated tissue and resin. Automated and semiautomated dual-energy CT techniques are compared to manual segmentation and thresholding-based techniques. Semiautomated techniques enable substantial reductions in operator time compared to manual segmentation.

  • 出版日期2012-10