Retinal network characterization through fundus image processing: Significant point identification on vessel centerline

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Highlights：

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• New approach for significant point identification on vessel centerline.

• Terminal, bifurcation and crossing points are detected.

• Not only simple crossing points are detected but also complex intersections.

• A method for vessel centerline extraction is also proposed.

摘要

Highlights • New approach for significant point identification on vessel centerline. • Terminal, bifurcation and crossing points are detected. • Not only simple crossing points are detected but also complex intersections. • A method for vessel centerline extraction is also proposed.

论文关键词：Retinal skeleton,Vessel centerline,Significant points,Bifurcations,Crossings,Bifurcation angles

论文评审过程：Received 31 January 2016, Revised 21 March 2017, Accepted 22 March 2017, Available online 25 March 2017, Version of Record 7 November 2017.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.image.2017.03.013