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6. Image contouring
• Existing automatic contouring algorithms:
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Thresholding methods
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Gradient based algorithms
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Methods including PVE-correction and deconvolution
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Statistical clustering
• Chosen method has to be validated using PET phantom
measurements.
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40% SUV
max
(47 ml)
SUV=2.5 (105 ml)
Adaptive thresholding
(77ml)
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et al. Nuklearmedizin
2012 (courtesy A. Schaefer)