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Shape Classification Using Wasserstein Distance for Brain Morphometry Analysis.

Zhengyu Su, Wei Zeng, Yalin Wang

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This study introduces a novel brain surface classification framework using Wasserstein distance, a method based on optimal mass transport. This approach accurately measures shape dissimilarities for medical imaging analysis and diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging Analysis
Computational Geometry
Differential Geometry

Background:

Brain morphometry is crucial for medical imaging and diagnosis.
Existing methods for shape analysis often lack invariance to transformations.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel framework for brain cortical surface classification.
To leverage Wasserstein distance and Riemannian optimal mass transport for shape analysis.

Main Methods:

Utilizing Poincare uniformization theorem to map surfaces to canonical spaces.
Defining probability measures based on area distortion factors.
Applying Wasserstein distance derived from optimal mass transport on Riemannian manifolds.

Main Results:

Demonstrated a novel approach for shape classification based on intrinsic shape distances.
Achieved classification of brain cortical surfaces with varying intelligence quotients.
Showcased the efficiency and efficacy of the proposed method.

Conclusions:

The proposed Wasserstein distance framework offers a robust method for brain morphometry.
This approach is invariant to rigid motions and scalings, providing intrinsic shape measurements.
The method holds significant potential for advancing medical imaging analysis and diagnosis.