Enhanced Feature-based Image Stitching for Endoscopic Videos in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2502.04207v2
• Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:40:03 GMT
• Title: Enhanced Feature-based Image Stitching for Endoscopic Videos in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis
• Authors: Juming Xiong, Muyang Li, Ruining Deng, Tianyuan Yao, Shunxing Bao, Regina N Tyree, Girish Hiremath, Yuankai Huo,
• Abstract summary: We propose a novel preprocessing pipeline designed to enhance endoscopic image stitching. Our approach converts endoscopic video data into continuous 2D images by following four key steps. Experiments conducted on 20 pediatric endoscopy videos demonstrate that our method significantly improves image alignment and stitching quality.
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• Abstract: Video endoscopy represents a major advance in the investigation of gastrointestinal diseases. Reviewing endoscopy videos often involves frequent adjustments and reorientations to piece together a complete view, which can be both time-consuming and prone to errors. Image stitching techniques address this issue by providing a continuous and complete visualization of the examined area. However, endoscopic images, particularly those of the esophagus, present unique challenges. The smooth surface, lack of distinct feature points, and non-horizontal orientation complicate the stitching process, rendering traditional feature-based methods often ineffective for these types of images. In this paper, we propose a novel preprocessing pipeline designed to enhance endoscopic image stitching through advanced computational techniques. Our approach converts endoscopic video data into continuous 2D images by following four key steps: (1) keyframe selection, (2) image rotation adjustment to correct distortions, (3) surface unwrapping using polar coordinate transformation to generate a flat image, and (4) feature point matching enhanced by Adaptive Histogram Equalization for improved feature detection. We evaluate stitching quality through the assessment of valid feature point match pairs. Experiments conducted on 20 pediatric endoscopy videos demonstrate that our method significantly improves image alignment and stitching quality compared to traditional techniques, laying a robust foundation for more effective panoramic image creation.

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