Automatic pterygopalatine fossa segmentation and localisation based on DenseASPP.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Allergic rhinitis constitutes a widespread health concern, with traditional treatments often proving to be painful and ineffective. Acupuncture targeting the pterygopalatine fossa proves effective but is complicated due to the intricate nearby anatomy.

Authors

  • Bing Wang
    Computer Science & Engineering Department at the University of Connecticut.
  • Weili Shi
    Changchun University of Science and Technology, School of Computer Science and Technology, WeiXing Road, Changchun 130022, China.