Method for contour visualization of regions of interest in 2D fluoroscopy images

Abstract

The invention relates to a method, which assists the doctor in orientation in 2D fluoroscopy images. The invention relates to a method for contour visualization of regions of interest in fluoroscopy images by: firstly generating a 3D raw data set comprising at least one region of interest in which the contour of the at least one region of interest is visible, secondly generating a segmented 3D data set from the 3D raw data set in which the contour in at least one region of interest is clearly delimited, thirdly generating a 2D fluoroscopy image which contains the at least one region of interest, fourthly generating a 2D projection from the segmented 3D data set which is congruent with the 2D fluoroscopy image, fifthly determining the optionally approximated contour of the at least one region of interest in the 2D projection, and finally overlaying the contour with the 2D fluoroscopy image.

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