NDLI: Using Ultrasound Backscattering Signals and Nakagami Statistical Distribution to Assess Regional Cataract Hardness

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Author	Caixinha, M. Jesus, D.A. Velte, E. Santos, M.J. Santos, J.B.
Copyright Year	1964
Abstract	This study aims to analyze the protein aggregates spatial distribution for different cataract degrees, and correlate this information with the lens acoustical parameters and by this way, assess the cataract regional hardness. Different cataract degrees were induced ex vivo in porcine lenses. A 25 MHz ultrasonic transducer was used to obtain the acoustical parameters (velocity, attenuation, and backscattering signals). B-scan and Nakagami images were constructed. Also, lenses with different cataract degrees were sliced in two regions (nucleus and cortex), for fibers and collagen detection. A significant increase with cataract formation was found for the velocity, attenuation, and brightness intensity of the B-scan images and Nakagami m parameter (p <; 0.01). The acoustical parameters showed a good to moderate correlation with the m parameter for the different stages of cataract formation. A strong correlation was found between the protein aggregates in the cortex and the m parameter. Lenses without cataract are characterized using a classification and regression tree, by a mean brightness intensity ≤0.351, a variance of the B-scan brightness intensity ≤0.070, a velocity ≤1625 m/s, and an attenuation ≤0.415 dB/mm·MHz (sensitivity: 100% and specificity: 72.6%). To characterize different cataract degrees, the m parameter should be considered. Initial stages of cataract are characterized by a mean brightness intensity >0.351 and a variance of the m parameter >0.110. Advanced stages of cataract are characterized by a mean brightness intensity >0.351, a variance of the m parameter ≤0.110, and a mean m parameter >0.374. For initial and advanced stages of cataract, a sensitivity of 78.4% and a specificity of 86.5% are obtained.
Sponsorship	IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Starting Page	2921
Ending Page	2929
Page Count	9
File Size	879394
File Format	PDF
ISSN	00189294
Volume Number	61
Issue Number	12
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2014-01-01
Publisher Place	U.S.A.
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Lenses Nakagami distribution Attenuation Ultrasonic imaging Brightness Backscatter Eyes Noninvasive treatment ultrasound Backscattering cataract hardness
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Biomedical Engineering

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