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 unbiasedly indicate the current state of a peripheral nerve. Manual method requires trained technician and is a time-consuming procedure. Available plugins to well known image processors are limited in use and data outcomes. Thus, the aim of the study was to create a. tool for 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.