Automated Nerve Fibres Identification and Morphometry Analysis with Neural Network Based Tool in MATLAB.

Journal: Studies in health technology and informatics
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Abstract

Analyses of nerve histology are core assays in basic and applied research and even in clinical setting. Detailed report on nerve morphology may unbiased indicate the current state of a peripheral nerve. Manual method requires trained technician and is a time-consuming procedure. Available plug-ins to well known image processors are limited in use and data outcomes. Thus, the aim of the study was to create a tool for fast and repeatable analysis of a nerve section image. As a results we get very high precision of analysis in shorter time.

Authors

  • MichaƂ Kopka
    Department of Methodology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Wiktor Paskal
    Department of Methodology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Adriana M Paskal
    Department of Methodology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Piotr Pietruski
    Timeless Plastic Surgery Clinic, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Ryszard Kopka
    Department of Electrical Control and Computer Engineering Opole University of Technology, Opole, Poland.
  • Pawel K Wlodarski
    Department of Methodology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.