How good nnU-Net for Segmenting Cardiac MRI: A Comprehensive Evaluation

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2408.06358v1
• Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 01:47:20 GMT
• Title: How good nnU-Net for Segmenting Cardiac MRI: A Comprehensive Evaluation
• Authors: Malitha Gunawardhana, Fangqiang Xu, Jichao Zhao,
• Abstract summary: In this study, we evaluate the performance of nnU-Net in segmenting cardiac magnetic resonance images (MRIs) We employ various nnU-Net configurations, including 2D, 3D full resolution, 3D low resolution, 3D cascade, and ensemble models.
• Score: 2.5725730509014353
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Cardiac segmentation is a critical task in medical imaging, essential for detailed analysis of heart structures, which is crucial for diagnosing and treating various cardiovascular diseases. With the advent of deep learning, automated segmentation techniques have demonstrated remarkable progress, achieving high accuracy and efficiency compared to traditional manual methods. Among these techniques, the nnU-Net framework stands out as a robust and versatile tool for medical image segmentation. In this study, we evaluate the performance of nnU-Net in segmenting cardiac magnetic resonance images (MRIs). Utilizing five cardiac segmentation datasets, we employ various nnU-Net configurations, including 2D, 3D full resolution, 3D low resolution, 3D cascade, and ensemble models. Our study benchmarks the capabilities of these configurations and examines the necessity of developing new models for specific cardiac segmentation tasks.

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