AVATREE: An open-source computational modelling framework modelling Anatomically Valid Airway TREE conformations.

ABSTRACT: This paper presents AVATREE, a computational modelling framework that generates Anatomically Valid Airway tree conformations and provides capabilities for simulation of broncho-constriction apparent in obstructive pulmonary conditions. Such conformations are obtained from the personalized 3D geometry generated from computed tomography (CT) data through image segmentation. The patient-specific representation of the bronchial tree structure is extended beyond the visible airway generation depth using a knowledge-based technique built from morphometric studies. Additional functionalities of AVATREE include visualization of spatial probability maps for the airway generations projected on the CT imaging data, and visualization of the airway tree based on local structure properties. Furthermore,

SUBMITTER: Nousias S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7122715 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature