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We propose a meta-algorithm for registration improvement by combining deformable image registrations (MetaReg). It is inspired by a well-established method from machine learning, the combination of classifiers. MetaReg consists of two main components: (1) A strategy for composing an improved registration by combining deformation fields from different registration algorithms. (2) A method for regularization of deformation fields post registration (UnfoldReg). In order to compare and combine different registrations, MetaReg utilizes a landmark-based classifier for assessment of local registration quality. We present preliminary results of MetaReg, evaluated on five CT pulmonary breathhold inspiration and expiration scan pairs, employing a set of three registration algorithms (NiftyReg, Demons, Elastix). MetaReg generated for each scan pair a registration that is better than any registration obtained by each registration algorithm separately. On average, 10% improvement is achieved, with a reduction of 30% of regions with misalignments larger than 5mm, compared to the best single registration algorithm.
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Muenzing, S.E.A., van Ginneken, B., Pluim, J.P.W. (2012). On Combining Algorithms for Deformable Image Registration. In: Dawant, B.M., Christensen, G.E., Fitzpatrick, J.M., Rueckert, D. (eds) Biomedical Image Registration. WBIR 2012. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 7359. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-31340-0_27
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