Summary of Deep Medial Voxels: Learned Medial Axis Approximations For Anatomical Shape Modeling, by Antonio Pepe et al.
Deep Medial Voxels: Learned Medial Axis Approximations for Anatomical Shape Modeling
by Antonio Pepe, Richard Schussnig, Jianning Li, Christina Gsaxner, Dieter Schmalstieg, Jan Egger
First submitted to arxiv on: 18 Mar 2024
Categories
- Main: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (cs.CV)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The proposed research introduces a novel approach to shape reconstruction from medical imaging volumes, aiming to simplify and automate the process. The current workflow involves segmentation, post-processing, and ad hoc meshing algorithms, which can be time-consuming. Neural networks have been trained for template deformation, delivering state-of-the-art results without manual intervention, but primarily evaluated on anatomical shapes with limited topological variety. In contrast, learning implicit shape models has benefits for meshing and visualization. The work presents “deep medial voxels,” a semi-implicit representation approximating the topological skeleton from imaging volumes, leading to shape reconstruction via convolution surfaces. The proposed technique shows potential for both visualization and computer simulations. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Medical researchers have long struggled with reconstructing shapes from medical imaging volumes. Currently, this process involves segmentation, post-processing, and manual meshing algorithms, taking a lot of time. Neural networks can help by learning to deformed templates, but these methods are mostly tested on simple anatomical shapes. A new approach is needed. This research takes a different route, introducing “deep medial voxels” that helps create 3D models from imaging data. This method shows promise for both visualizing and simulating medical data. |
