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We present the simple and fast symmetry plain detection algorithm, that recognizes Falx cerebri curve on each human brain computed thomogrpahy slice. Symmetry curves appear approximately on 30% images and using such images as reference it is possible to determine symmetry plane. We propose an algorithm based on hybrid methods, that allows detect symmetry plane with deviation angle until 25º. The method is based on fuzzy logic that selects region of interest and symmetry curves. Direct pixels selection with evaluation of symmetry curve properties are used to calculate symmetry plane with high speed.
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Grigaitis, D., Meilunas, M. (2007). Automatic Extraction of Symmetry Plane from Falx Cerebri Areas in CT Slices. In: Horsch, A., Deserno, T.M., Handels, H., Meinzer, HP., Tolxdorff, T. (eds) Bildverarbeitung für die Medizin 2007. Informatik aktuell. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-71091-2_54
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