Segmentation of Low-Light Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Images under the Constraints of Vascular Network Topology.
Sensors (Basel)
; 24(3)2024 Jan 25.
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ABSTRACT
Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) offers critical insights into the retinal vascular system, yet its full potential is hindered by challenges in precise image segmentation. Current methodologies struggle with imaging artifacts and clarity issues, particularly under low-light conditions and when using various high-speed CMOS sensors. These challenges are particularly pronounced when diagnosing and classifying diseases such as branch vein occlusion (BVO). To address these issues, we have developed a novel network based on topological structure generation, which transitions from superficial to deep retinal layers to enhance OCTA segmentation accuracy. Our approach not only demonstrates improved performance through qualitative visual comparisons and quantitative metric analyses but also effectively mitigates artifacts caused by low-light OCTA, resulting in reduced noise and enhanced clarity of the images. Furthermore, our system introduces a structured methodology for classifying BVO diseases, bridging a critical gap in this field. The primary aim of these advancements is to elevate the quality of OCTA images and bolster the reliability of their segmentation. Initial evaluations suggest that our method holds promise for establishing robust, fine-grained standards in OCTA vascular segmentation and analysis.
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Oclusão da Veia Retiniana
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Tomografia de Coerência Óptica
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2024
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