Investigations into high resolution imaging and contouring for diagnostic bio-applications

• Main Author: Valiyambath, Krishnan Mohankumar
• Other Authors: Associate Professor V. M. Murukeshan
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66284
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Cancer is a leading cause of deaths in the world, with lung, breast and colorectal cancers being the top killers. As early detection is important to prevent deaths due to cancer, current emphasis is on periodic screening for persons over the age of 50. Depending on the organ being assessed, a variet...