Segmentation of elastic fibres in images of vessel wall sections stained with Weigert's resorcin-fuchsin

The observation and measurement methods used on histological samples in published studies vary widely. Traditionally, vessel wall structures quantification has been performed using both biochemical [1] and stereological methods [2], and lately by techniques of digital image analysis and processing.

Source: Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine - February 13, 2017 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Pablo Hern ández-Morera, Carlos M. Travieso-González, Irene Castaño-González, Blanca Mompeó-Corredera, Francisco Ortega-Santana Source Type: research