Computed tomography (CT) bone segmentation of an ancient Egyptian mummy: a comparison of automated and semiautomated threshold and dual-energy techniques

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2012 Sep-Oct;36(5):616-22. doi: 10.1097/RCT.0b013e31826739f5.

Abstract

Dual-energy computed tomography (CT) enables 3-dimensional,noninvasive, and nondestructive imaging with material separation. Dual-energy CT is generally used to segment hydrated tissues within the clinical context. We apply dual-energy CT to an ancient Egyptian mummy and present several techniques designed to separate bone from desiccated tissue and resin. Automated and semiautomated dual-energy CT techniques are compared to manual segmentation and thresholding-based techniques. Semiautomated techniques enable substantial reductions in operator time compared to manual segmentation.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Egypt
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Mummies*
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*