A state-of-the-art review on segmentation algorithms in intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) images

A Katouzian, ED Angelini, SG Carlier… - IEEE Transactions …, 2012 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Over the past two decades, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) image segmentation has
remained a challenge for researchers while the use of this imaging modality is rapidly …

A survey on image segmentation using metaheuristic-based deformable models: state of the art and critical analysis

P Mesejo, O Ibáñez, O Cordón, S Cagnoni - Applied Soft Computing, 2016 - Elsevier
Deformable models are segmentation techniques that adapt a curve with the goal of
maximizing its overlap with the actual contour of an object of interest within an image. Such …

Ultrasound image segmentation: a deeply supervised network with attention to boundaries

D Mishra, S Chaudhury, M Sarkar… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Objective: Segmentation of anatomical structures in ultrasound images requires vast
radiological knowledge and experience. Moreover, the manual segmentation often results in …

Robust segmentation of arterial walls in intravascular ultrasound images using Dual Path U-Net

J Yang, M Faraji, A Basu - Ultrasonics, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract A Fully Convolutional Network (FCN) based deep architecture called Dual Path U-
Net (DPU-Net) is proposed for automatic segmentation of the lumen and media-adventitia in …

Standardized evaluation methodology and reference database for evaluating IVUS image segmentation

S Balocco, C Gatta, F Ciompi, A Wahle… - … medical imaging and …, 2014 - Elsevier
This paper describes an evaluation framework that allows a standardized and quantitative
comparison of IVUS lumen and media segmentation algorithms. This framework has been …

Automatic detection of atherosclerotic plaque and calcification from intravascular ultrasound images by using deep convolutional neural networks

YC Li, TY Shen, CC Chen, WT Chang… - IEEE transactions on …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Atherosclerosis is the major cause of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Intravascular
ultrasound (IVUS) is a common imaging modality for diagnosing CVDs. However, an …

Shape-driven segmentation of the arterial wall in intravascular ultrasound images

G Unal, S Bucher, S Carlier, G Slabaugh… - IEEE Transactions …, 2008 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Segmentation of arterial wall boundaries from intravascular images is an important problem
for many applications in the study of plaque characteristics, mechanical properties of the …

A state-of-the-art review on coronary artery border segmentation algorithms for intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) images

P Arora, P Singh, A Girdhar, R Vijayvergiya - … Engineering and Technology, 2023 - Springer
Intravascular Ultrasound images (IVUS) is a useful guide for medical practitioners to identify
the vascular status of coronary arteries in human beings. IVUS is a unique intracoronary …

A method for 3D reconstruction of coronary arteries using biplane angiography and intravascular ultrasound images

CV Bourantas, IC Kourtis, ME Plissiti, DI Fotiadis… - … Medical Imaging and …, 2005 - Elsevier
The aim of this study is to describe a new method for the three-dimensional reconstruction of
coronary arteries and its quantitative validation. Our approach is based on the fusion of the …

Variable background active contour model for computer-aided delineation of nodules in thyroid ultrasound images

DE Maroulis, MA Savelonas… - IEEE Transactions …, 2007 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a computer-aided approach for nodule delineation in thyroid ultrasound
(US) images. The developed algorithm is based on a novel active contour model, named …