Prof. Yasutaka Nakano Profile

Prof. Yasutaka Nakano

Clinical Professor at Shiga Univ of Medical Science

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Publications (31)

Proceedings Article | 7 April 2023 Poster + Paper

Extraction of alveolar walls in 3D lung micro-images from large-field synchrotron radiation micro-CT using U-Net

Haruki Kurita, Yoshiki Kawata, Hidenobu Suzuki, Keiji Umetani, Yasutaka Nakano, Hiroaki Sakai, Toshihiro Okamoto, Noboru Niki

Proceedings Volume 12463, 1246326 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2652484

KEYWORDS: 3D modeling, 3D image processing, Synchrotron radiation, Lung, Computed tomography

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Proceedings Article | 4 April 2022 Presentation + Paper

Pulmonary alveoli cluster analysis of 3D human lung microstructure using synchrotron radiation micro-CT

Kurumi Saito, Keisuke Fukuda, Yoshiki Kawata, Keiji Umetani, Yasutaka Nakano, Hiroaki Sakai, Toshihiro Okamoto, Noboru Niki

Proceedings Volume 12036, 120360G (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2612692

KEYWORDS: Lung, 3D microstructuring, 3D image processing, Synchrotron radiation, Principal component analysis, Arteries, 3D image reconstruction, Stereoscopy, Image processing algorithms and systems, Image filtering

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Proceedings Article | 4 April 2022 Presentation + Paper

Visualization and unsupervised clustering of emphysema progression using t-SNE analysis of longitudinal CT images and SNPs

Hidenobu Suzuki, Mikio Matsuhiro, Yoshiki Kawata, Issei Imoto, Yasutaka Nakano, Masahiko Kusumoto, Masahiro Kaneko, Noboru Niki

Proceedings Volume 12033, 120331H (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2609296

KEYWORDS: Emphysema, Lung, Visualization, Computed tomography, Visual analytics, Image segmentation, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Stochastic processes, Image analysis, Signal attenuation

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Proceedings Article | 4 April 2022 Presentation + Paper

Counting of alveoli in synchrotron radiation 3D CT images using U-Net

Keisuke Fukuda, Kurumi Saito, Yoshiki Kawata, Keiji Umetani, Yasutaka Nakano, Hiroaki Sakai, Toshihiro Okamoto, Noboru Niki

Proceedings Volume 12036, 120360H (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2612810

KEYWORDS: Lung, 3D image processing, Synchrotron radiation, 3D microstructuring, Computed tomography, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2021 Poster + Presentation + Paper

Alveolar sac analysis of 3D human lung microstructure using synchrotron radiation micro-CT

Kurumi Saito, Keisuke Fukuda, Yoshiki Kawata, Noboru Niki, Keiji Umetani, Yasutaka Nakano, Hiroaki Sakai, Toshihiro Okamoto

Proceedings Volume 11600, 116001U (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2582050

KEYWORDS: Lung, Synchrotron radiation, 3D microstructuring, 3D image processing, Statistical analysis, Quantitative analysis, Optical filters, Emphysema, Computed tomography

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2020 Paper

Association analysis of SNPs with CT image-based phenotype of emphysema progression in heavy smokers

Hidenobu Suzuki, Mikio Matsuhiro, Yoshiki Kawata, Noboru Niki, Issei Imoto, Yasutaka Nakano, Masahiko Kusumoto, Masahiro Kaneko

Proceedings Volume 11314, 113142D (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2549431

KEYWORDS: Computed tomography, Emphysema, Lung, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Image segmentation, Genetics, Signal attenuation, Cancer, Lung cancer, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2020 Paper

3D microstructure analysis of human pulmonary emphysema using a synchrotron radiation CT

Kurumi Saito, Shota Fuketa, Ryouhei Shimatani, Yoshiki Kawata, Noboru Niki, Keiji Umetani, Yasutaka Nakano, Hiroaki Sakai, Toshihiro Okamoto, Harumi Itoh

Proceedings Volume 11317, 113170H (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2549441

KEYWORDS: Emphysema, Lung, 3D microstructuring, Synchrotron radiation, Capillaries, Blood vessels, 3D image reconstruction, Analytical research, 3D image processing, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 2019 Paper

Pulmonary blood vessels extraction from dual-energy CT images using a synchrotron radiation micro-CT

K. Saito, S. Ohnishi , S. Fuketa, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, K. Umetani, H. Sakai, Y. Nakano, T. Okamoto, H. Itoh

Proceedings Volume 10953, 109530G (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2512369

KEYWORDS: Blood vessels, Lung, Capillaries, Synchrotron radiation, 3D image processing, Image segmentation, X-ray computed tomography, Visualization, Veins, Computed tomography

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Proceedings Article | 12 March 2018 Paper

Bronchial based pulmonary acinus analysis in human lungs using a synchrotron radiation micro-CT

K. Saito, Y. Kobayashi, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, K. Umetani, T. Okamoto, H. Sakai, Y. Nakano, H. Itoh

Proceedings Volume 10578, 105781W (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2293428

KEYWORDS: Lung, Image segmentation, 3D microstructuring, 3D image processing, Synchrotron radiation, Analytical research, Computed tomography, Synchrotrons, Medical research, Heart

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2018 Paper

Computer aided detection system for Osteoporosis using low dose thoracic 3D CT images

Daisuke Tsuji, Mikio Matsuhiro, Hidenobu Suzuki, Yoshiki Kawata, Noboru Niki, Yasutaka Nakano, Masafumi Harada, Masahiko Kusumoto, Takaaki Tsuchida, Kenji Eguchi, Masahiro Kaneko

Proceedings Volume 10575, 105753D (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2293483

KEYWORDS: Bone, Computed tomography, 3D image processing, Spine, Algorithm development, Computer aided diagnosis and therapy, Computing systems, Image analysis, Chest

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2016 Paper

Microstructure analysis of the pulmonary acinus by a synchrotron radiation CT

K. Minami, K. Maeda, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, K. Umetani, Y. Nakano, H. Sakai, H. Ohmatsu, H. Itoh

Proceedings Volume 9783, 978355 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216642

KEYWORDS: Synchrotron radiation, Lung, Computed tomography, Synchrotrons, Quantitative analysis, Diagnostics, Arteries, Veins, Analytical research, Image segmentation, Image analysis, Medical imaging

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Proceedings Article | 24 March 2016 Paper

Computer-aided diagnosis for osteoporosis using chest 3D CT images

K. Yoneda, M. Matsuhiro, H. Suzuki, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, Y. Nakano, H. Ohmatsu, M. Kusumoto, T. Tsuchida, K. Eguchi, M. Kaneko

Proceedings Volume 9785, 97853A (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216600

KEYWORDS: Bone, Computer aided diagnosis and therapy, Computed tomography, Chest, 3D image processing, Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry, Spine, Algorithm development, Image analysis, Image resolution, Shape analysis

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 2015 Paper

Quantitative assessment of smoking-induced emphysema progression in longitudinal CT screening for lung cancer

H. Suzuki, R. Mizuguchi, M. Matsuhiro, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, Y. Nakano, H. Ohmatsu, M. Kusumoto, T. Tsuchida, K. Eguchi, M. Kaneko, N. Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 9414, 94142O (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2082054

KEYWORDS: Emphysema, Computed tomography, Lung, Lung cancer, Image segmentation, Signal attenuation, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Statistical analysis, Computer aided diagnosis and therapy, Cancer

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 2015 Paper

Peripleural lung disease detection based on multi-slice CT images

M. Matsuhiro, H. Suzuki, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, Y. Nakano, H. Ohmatsu, M. Kusumoto, T. Tsuchida, K. Eguchi, M. Kaneko

Proceedings Volume 9414, 94142W (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2081718

KEYWORDS: Lung, Bone, X-ray computed tomography, Image segmentation, Computed tomography, 3D image processing, Medical imaging, Detection and tracking algorithms, Blood vessels, Medicine

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2015 Paper

Microstructure analysis of the pulmonary acinus using a synchrotron radiation CT

Y. Tokumoto, K. Minami, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, K. Umetani, Y. Nakano, H. Sakai, H. Ohmatsu, H. Itoh

Proceedings Volume 9417, 94172P (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2081357

KEYWORDS: Lung, Synchrotron radiation, Arteries, Veins, Computed tomography, 3D image processing, Image segmentation, Quantitative analysis, Image resolution, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2014 Paper

Longitudinal follow-up study of smoking-induced emphysema progression in low-dose CT screening of lung cancer

H. Suzuki, M. Matsuhiro, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, Y. Nakano, H. Ohmatsu, M. Kusumoto, T. Tsuchida, K. Eguchi, Masahiro Kaneko, N. Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 9035, 90352M (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2044007

KEYWORDS: Emphysema, Lung, Computed tomography, Lung cancer, Image segmentation, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Signal attenuation, Spirometry, Statistical analysis, Computer aided diagnosis and therapy

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2014 Paper

Microstructure analysis of the secondary pulmonary lobules by 3D synchrotron radiation CT

Y. Fukuoka, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, K. Umetani, Y. Nakano, H. Ohmatsu, N. Moriyama, H. Itoh

Proceedings Volume 9035, 90352F (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2043454

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Lung, Synchrotron radiation, 3D image processing, Arteries, Veins, Computed tomography, 3D microstructuring, Spatial resolution, Tissues

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Proceedings Article | 29 March 2013 Paper

Stochastic tracking of small pulmonary vessels in human lung alveolar walls using synchrotron radiation micro CT images

Y. Kawata, N. Niki, K. Umetani, Y. Nakano, H. Ohamatsu, N. Moriyama, H. Itoh

Proceedings Volume 8672, 867211 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2006895

KEYWORDS: Lung, Synchrotron radiation, Particle filters, Image segmentation, Stochastic processes, 3D image processing, Computed tomography, Cancer, Optical spheres, X-ray computed tomography

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2013 Paper

Extraction method of interlobar fissure based on multi-slice CT images

M. Matsuhiro, H. Suzuki, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, J. Ueno, Y. Nakano, E. Ogawa, S. Muro, M. Mishima, H. Ohmatsu, Noriyuki Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 8670, 867031 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2007822

KEYWORDS: Lung, Gold, Computed tomography, Medicine, Cancer, Oncology, Lung cancer, Structural analysis, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2012 Paper

Computer aided diagnosis for osteoporosis based on vertebral column structure analysis

Eiji Takahashi, Yoshiki Kawata, Noboru Niki, Yasutaka Nakano, Masafumi Harada, Noriyuki Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 8315, 831533 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.911660

KEYWORDS: Bone, Algorithm development, Computed tomography, Shape analysis, Spine, 3D image processing, Computer aided diagnosis and therapy, Image analysis, Image resolution, Chest

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2011 Paper

Human pulmonary acinar airspace segmentation from three-dimensional synchrotron radiation micro CT images of secondary pulmonary lobule

Y. Kawata, T. Hosokawa, N. Niki, K. Umetani, Y. Nakano, H. Ohmatsu, N. Moriyama, H. Itoh

Proceedings Volume 7965, 79651P (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.877938

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Lung, 3D image processing, Synchrotron radiation, Tissues, Computed tomography, X-ray computed tomography, Natural surfaces, Cancer, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2011 Paper

Classification algorithm of lung lobe for lung disease cases based on multislice CT images

M. Matsuhiro, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, Y. Nakano, M. Mishima, H. Ohmatsu, T. Tsuchida, K. Eguchi, M. Kaneko, N. Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 7963, 796331 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.877997

KEYWORDS: Lung, Computed tomography, Lung cancer, Image classification, Blood vessels, 3D image processing, X-ray computed tomography, Medicine, Cancer, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2009 Paper

Bronchial wall region extraction algorithm using multi-slice CT images

Kengo Akashi, Shinsuke Saita, Mitsuru Kubo, Yoshiki Kawata, Noboru Niki, Yasutaka Nakano, Akio Niimi, Hisako Matsumoto, Tsuyoshi Oguma, Yuichi Takiguchi, Naoko Kawata, Nobuhiro Tanabe, Hironobu Ohmatsu, Kenji Eguchi, Masahiro Kaneko, Noriyuki Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 7258, 72582J (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811796

KEYWORDS: Computed tomography, Diagnostics, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Edge detection, Algorithm development, Medicine, Cancer, Image processing, Lung, Lung cancer

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2008 Paper

Algorithm of pulmonary emphysema extraction using thoracic 3-D CT images

Shinsuke Saita, Mitsuru Kubo, Yoshiki Kawata, Noboru Niki, Yasutaka Nakano, Hironobu Ohmatsu, Keigo Tominaga, Kenji Eguchi, Noriyuki Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 6915, 69152L (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.769968

KEYWORDS: Lung, Emphysema, Computed tomography, 3D image processing, Blood vessels, X-ray computed tomography, Evolutionary algorithms, Image segmentation, Absorption, Cancer

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Proceedings Article | 12 March 2008 Paper

The influence of reconstruction algorithm on the measurement of airway dimensions using computed tomography

Jonathan Wong, Yasutaka Nakano, Harvey Coxson, Nestor Müller, Peter Paré, James Hogg

Proceedings Volume 6916, 691615 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.769697

KEYWORDS: Reconstruction algorithms, Spatial frequencies, Evolutionary algorithms, Computed tomography, Scanners, Lung, Bone, Foam, X-ray computed tomography, CT reconstruction

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Proceedings Article | 30 March 2007 Paper

Automated anatomical labeling algorithm of bronchial branches based on multi-slice CT images

J. Kawai, S. Saita, M. Kubo, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, Y. Nakano, H. Nishitani, H. Ohmatsu, K. Eguchi, M. Kaneko, M. Kusumoto, R. Kakinuma, N. Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 6514, 65143S (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.709664

KEYWORDS: Lung, Image segmentation, Computed tomography, Algorithm development, Blood vessels, Cancer, Medicine, Diagnostics, Veins, Arteries

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Proceedings Article | 30 March 2007 Paper

Algorithm of pulmonary emphysema extraction using thoracic 3D CT images

Shinsuke Saita, Mitsuru Kubo, Yoshiki Kawata, Noboru Niki, Yasutaka Nakano, Hironobu Ohmatsu, Keigo Tominaga, Kenji Eguchi, Noriyuki Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 6514, 65143L (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.709254

KEYWORDS: Lung, Emphysema, Computed tomography, 3D image processing, Blood vessels, X-ray computed tomography, Image classification, Cancer, Signal attenuation, Image analysis

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2006 Paper

Algorithm of pulmonary emphysema extraction using low dose thoracic 3D CT images

S. Saita, M. Kubo, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, Y. Nakano, H. Omatsu, K. Tominaga, K. Eguchi, N. Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 6143, 61432T (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.654203

KEYWORDS: Lung, Emphysema, Computed tomography, 3D image processing, X-ray computed tomography, Image processing, Blood vessels, Image classification, Image segmentation, Cancer

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2006 Paper

Automated anatomical labeling algorithm of bronchial branches based on multi-slice CT images

J. Kawai, S. Saita, M. Kubo, Y. Kawata, N. Niki, Y. Nakano, H. Nishitani, H. Ohmatsu, N. Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 6143, 61432W (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.654210

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Lung, Computed tomography, Blood vessels, Image classification, Algorithm development, Medicine, Cancer, Veins, Arteries

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2005 Paper

An extraction algorithm of pulmonary fissures from multislice CT image

Hiroyuki Tachibana, Shinsuke Saita, Motokatsu Yasutomo, Mitsuru Kubo, Yoshiki Kawata, Noboru Niki, Yasutaka Nakano, Michizo Sasagawa, Kenji Eguchi, Noriyuki Moriyama

Proceedings Volume 5745, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.595070

KEYWORDS: Emphysema, Computed tomography, Image processing, Lung, Medical imaging, Diagnostics, 3D image processing, Image resolution, 3D visualizations, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2002 Paper

Development and validation of human airway analysis algorithm using multidetector row CT

Yasutaka Nakano, Kenneth Whittall, Steve Kalloger, Harvey Coxson, Julia Flint, Peter Pare, John English

Proceedings Volume 4683, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.463615

KEYWORDS: Computed tomography, Lung, Algorithm development, Evolutionary algorithms, Gold, X-ray computed tomography, Scanners, Adaptive optics, Standards development, CT reconstruction

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