Fully automatic detection of lung nodules in CT images using a hybrid feature set.

Journal: Medical physics
Published Date: Jun 16, 2017

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to develop a novel technique for lung nodule detection using an optimized feature set. This feature set has been achieved after rigorous experimentation, which has helped in reducing the false positives significantly.

Authors

  • Furqan Shaukat
    Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, 47080, Pakistan.
  • Gulistan Raja
    Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, 47080, Pakistan.
  • Ali Gooya
    Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Sheffield, Mappin Street, Sheffield, S1 3JD, UK.
  • Alejandro F Frangi
    Information and Communication Technologies Department, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom.

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