We just released PHORLIX v107.
As shown in the figure, the two main changes are:
・3-view display in the 2D Viewer
・Auto-segmentation function
2DViewer x3
We added this because we wanted to display the view from three directions.
You’ve likely seen this in other viewers, so you probably have an idea of what it’s like.
auto segment
The auto-segmentation feature has been included since v1.0.5, but at that stage, it relied on traditional image processing techniques. Starting with v1.0.7, an AI-based method was also added.
However, the AI results cannot be applied to the traditional segmentation; the two methods operate in parallel.
To use it, first select a normal series from the database as usual.
Launch the 2D Viewer.
Here, select “CT Bone” from “Auto Segment.”
The calculation will then begin.
Once it finishes, a panel appears.
While an estimation is performed, the reliability is not particularly high, so it is recommended to manually classify the segmented regions. Click “Save” when finished to finalize the result (this also generates a DICOM SEG format file, which appears as a series with the “SEG” modality within the study).
Launching the 3D Viewer in this state allows you to view the results in 3D.
At this stage, PHORLIX treats the individual, color-coded organs as a single object. Unchecking “Bone” causes the magenta object to disappear from the display, as shown in the figure below.
Once finalized, a DICOM SEG format file is created (treated as one of the series within the study).
The same applies to CT Heart scans and the like.
If two or more DICOM SEG files are generated, the “Segmentation with SEGs” menu option becomes available; executing this merges the segments of the individual organs.
Please select “MONAI whole segment” for the AI-generated segment.
Note that the functionality to integrate results from classical segments and AI segments is not currently implemented.