@inproceedings{51482faec54d494d9818f4adb9d0c820,
title = "Image analysis using modified self-organizing maps: Automated delineation of the left ventricular cavity boundary in serial echocardiograms",
abstract = "An algorithm is described for delineation and three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of the left ventricular (LV) cavity boundary from echocardiographic images. The algorithm combines advanced image analysis and neural network techniques with a priori knowledge about LV shapes. Minimal user interaction is required to initiate the process which results in computer-generated outlines of the LV. Laboratory tests with dog hearts compare the algorithm to a conventional method based on endocardial outlines by an expert. LV volume and shape comparisons are assessed.",
author = "Marek Belohlavek and Armando Manduca and Thomas Behrenbeck and Seward, {James B.} and Greenleaf, {James F.}",
year = "1996",
doi = "10.1007/bfb0046961",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "3540616497",
series = "Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "247--252",
editor = "Hohne, {Karl Heinz} and Ron Kikinis",
booktitle = "Visualization in Biomedical Computing - 4th International Conference, VBC 1996, Proceedings",
note = "4th International Conference on Visualization in Biomedical Computing, VBC 1996 ; Conference date: 22-09-1996 Through 25-09-1996",
}