Using CT imaging to quantify differences between young and elderly healthy lungs

K. Subramaniam; E. A. Hoffman; M. H. Tawhai

doi:10.1117/12.2007203

29 March 2013 Using CT imaging to quantify differences between young and elderly healthy lungs

K. Subramaniam, E. A. Hoffman, M. H. Tawhai

Proceedings Volume 8672, Medical Imaging 2013: Biomedical Applications in Molecular, Structural, and Functional Imaging; 86720Z (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2007203
Event: SPIE Medical Imaging, 2013, Lake Buena Vista (Orlando Area), Florida, United States

Abstract

Volumetric computed tomography (CT) imaging provides a method of acquiring a 3-Dimensional view of lung soft tissue. The data captured in these images allows several methods of assessing the state of health of the lung. This information can prove valuable in early diagnosis of conditions where lung tissue is damaged, before external symptoms are expressed. The imaging data is also necessary for modeling lung tissue mechanics. This paper presents some analysis techniques for lung soft tissue, and uses these techniques to compare healthy lungs of young and elderly subjects.

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K. Subramaniam, E. A. Hoffman, and M. H. Tawhai "Using CT imaging to quantify differences between young and elderly healthy lungs", Proc. SPIE 8672, Medical Imaging 2013: Biomedical Applications in Molecular, Structural, and Functional Imaging, 86720Z (29 March 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2007203

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