Three Dimensional Ultrasound Image Reconstruction Using Nonlinear Wavelet Thresholding

S. H. Xiang, Y. T. Zhang

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

Two-dimensional (2D) noisy ultrasound image results in low soft tissue contrast, thus limiting the effectiveness of three dimensional (3D) imaging. This paper presents nonlinear wavelet thresholding methods for noise reduction and thus improves the robustness of 3D reconstruction. A sequence of 60 slices with 256 × 256 × 8 ultrasound images of a Ping-Pang ball in a water tank have been utilized for 3D ultrasound reconstruction. Experimental results show that the distinct features of 3D reconstructed object can be obtained from both 60 and 40 slice images after applying nonlinear wavelet threshold for noise reconstruction.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 18th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
EditorsHerman Boom, Charles Robinson, Wim Rutten, Mike Neuman, Hessel Wijkstra
PublisherIEEE
Pages2238-2239
Volumepart 5
ISBN (Electronic)0780338138
ISBN (Print)0780338111, 078033812X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 1996
Externally publishedYes
Event18th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 31 Oct 19963 Nov 1996

Publication series

NameAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings
Volume18
ISSN (Print)0589-1019

Conference

Conference18th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
PlaceNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period31/10/963/11/96

Research Keywords

  • 3D
  • ultrasound
  • wavelet
  • nonlinear
  • thresholding

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