Author/Editor		Elmoataz, Abderrahim; Schuepp, Sophie; Clouard, Regis; Herlin, Paulette; Bloyet, Daniel
Title		A segmentation method combining mathematical morphology and a level set approach of active contours: application to localization of objects in medical images
Type		članek
Source		Acta Stereol
Vol. and No.		Letnik 16, št. 3
Publication year		1997
Volume		str. 223-231
Language		eng
Abstract		An image segmentation method is proposed which combines two attractive tools: mathematical morphology and active contours. The method operates in two main stages, the second being optional in some cases. Contours are first coarsely approximated by means of morphological tools, these initial contours then evolve under influence of geometric and grey level informations. Three dedicated examples are presented for illustration of the method in the biomedical field.
Descriptors		BREAST NEOPLASMS CELL COUNT IMAGE INTERPRETATION, COMPUTER-ASSISTED ULTRASONOGRAPHY