Dr. Thomas Mertelmeier Profile

Dr. Thomas Mertelmeier

Senior Principal Scientist

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Publications (31)

Proceedings Article | 22 May 2020 Paper

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Can AI serve as an independent second reader of mammograms? a simulation study

Alejandro Rodríguez-Ruiz, Kristina Lång, Albert Gubern-Merida, Mireille Broeders, Gisella Gennaro, Paola Clauser, Thomas Helbich, Thomas Mertelmeier, Margarita Chevalier, Matthew Wallis, Ingvar Andersson, Sophia Zackrisson, R. Mann, I. Sechopoulos

Proceedings Volume 11513, 115130O (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2564114

KEYWORDS: Artificial intelligence, Mammography, Databases, Cancer, Breast, Intelligence systems, Breast cancer, Evolutionary algorithms, Digital mammography, Oncology

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2019 Paper

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Effects of angular range on lesion margin assessment in contrast-enhanced digital breast tomosynthesis

Hailiang Huang, David Scaduto, Kim Rinaldi, Jingxuan Liu, Julia Wicklein, Mathias Hoernig, Thomas Mertelmeier, Paul Fisher, Wei Zhao

Proceedings Volume 10948, 1094840 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2512243

KEYWORDS: Iodine, Digital breast tomosynthesis, Breast, Tumors, Biopsy, Dual energy imaging, Imaging systems, Breast cancer

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SPIE Journal Paper | 13 February 2019 Open Access

Open Access

Comparison of contrast-enhanced digital mammography and contrast-enhanced digital breast tomosynthesis for lesion assessment

Hailiang Huang, David A. Scaduto, Chunling Liu, Jie Yang, Chencan Zhu, Kim Rinaldi, Jason Eisenberg, Jingxuan Liu, Mathias Hoernig, Julia Wicklein, Sebastian Vogt, Thomas Mertelmeier, Paul R. Fisher, Wei Zhao

JMI, Vol. 6, Issue 03, 031407, (February 2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JMI.6.3.031407

KEYWORDS: Breast, Digital breast tomosynthesis, Digital mammography, X-rays, Mammography, Biopsy, Medicine, Sensors, Image compression, Diagnostics

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SPIE Journal Paper | 5 February 2019 Open Access

Open Access

Volumetric breast density measurement for personalized screening: accuracy, reproducibility, consistency, and agreement with visual assessment

Andreas Fieselmann, Daniel Förnvik, Hannie Förnvik, Kristina Lång, Hanna Sartor, Sophia Zackrisson, Steffen Kappler, Ludwig Ritschl, Thomas Mertelmeier

JMI, Vol. 6, Issue 03, 031406, (February 2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JMI.6.3.031406

KEYWORDS: Breast, Digital breast tomosynthesis, Tissues, Visualization, Mammography, Breast cancer, Medicine, Magnetic resonance imaging, X-ray imaging, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Paper

Paper

Lesion assessment and radiation dose in contrast-enhanced digital breast tomosynthesis

Hailiang Huang, David Scaduto, Chunling Liu, Jie Yang, Chencan Zhu, Kim Rinaldi, Jason Eisenberg, Jingxuan Liu, Mathias Hoernig, Julia Wicklein, Sebastian Vogt, Thomas Mertelmeier, Paul Fisher, Wei Zhao

Proceedings Volume 10718, 107181J (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2316371

KEYWORDS: Image contrast enhancement, Digital breast tomosynthesis, Breast, Biopsy, Digital mammography, Mammography, X-rays, Diagnostics, Image acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Paper

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Towards an analytic model describing the effect of scan angle and slice thickness on the in-plane spatial resolution of calcifications in digital breast tomosynthesis

Christoph Luckner, Frank Schebesch, Thomas Mertelmeier, Andreas Fieselmann, Andreas Maier, Ludwig Ritschl

Proceedings Volume 10718, 107181R (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2318099

KEYWORDS: Spatial resolution, Digital breast tomosynthesis, 3D image processing, Breast, Data modeling, X-ray imaging, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Paper

Paper

Volumetric breast density measurement for personalized screening: accuracy, reproducibility, and agreement with visual assessment

Andreas Fieselmann, Daniel Förnvik, Hannie Förnvik, Kristina Lång, Hanna Sartor, Sophia Zackrisson, Ludwig Ritschl, Thomas Mertelmeier

Proceedings Volume 10718, 107180A (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2315069

KEYWORDS: Breast, Digital breast tomosynthesis, Tissues, Mammography, Medicine, Breast cancer, Image processing, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Paper

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Impact of angular range of digital breast tomosynthesis on mass detection in dense breasts

David Scaduto, Hailiang Huang, Chunling Liu, Kim Rinaldi, Axel Hebecker, Thomas Mertelmeier, Sebastian Vogt, Paul Fisher, Wei Zhao

Proceedings Volume 10718, 107181V (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2318243

KEYWORDS: Digital breast tomosynthesis, Breast, Autoregressive models, Mammography, Tissues, Reconstruction algorithms, Systems modeling, Cancer

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Paper

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A hybrid approach for virtual clinical trials for mammographic imaging

Frank Schebesch, Magdalena Herbst, Thomas Mertelmeier, Andreas Maier, Ludwig Ritschl

Proceedings Volume 10718, 107180Z (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2318452

KEYWORDS: Digital breast tomosynthesis, Signal attenuation, Signal detection, Breast, Tissues, Image quality, Clinical trials, Digital mammography, 3D image reconstruction, Psychophysics

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2018 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

X-ray cone-beam imaging of the entire spine in the weight-bearing position

F. Noo, A. Fieselmann, M. Oktay, M. Herbst, L. Ritschl, S. Vogt, T. Mertelmeier

Proceedings Volume 10573, 105730S (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2293579

KEYWORDS: Spine, X-rays, Data acquisition, Sensors, X-ray imaging, Diagnostics, Calibration, Radiology, Radiography, Medicine, Exact cone beam reconstruction

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2018 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Parallel-shift tomosynthesis for orthopedic applications

Christoph Luckner, Stefan Sesselmann, Thomas Mertelmeier, Andreas Maier, Ludwig Ritschl

Proceedings Volume 10573, 105730G (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2292384

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Radiography, Tomography, X-rays, Spine, Calibration, Image resolution, Reconstruction algorithms, Orthopedic imaging

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2018 Paper

Paper

Hairline fracture detection using Talbot-Lau x-ray imaging

C. Hauke, G. Anton, S. Auweter, P. Bartl, J. Freudenberger, K. Hellbach, M. Leghissa, F. Meinel, T. Mertelmeier, R. Nanke, M. Radicke, M. Reiser, L. Ritschl, S. Sellner, S. Sutter, T. Weber, J. Zeidler, T. Geith

Proceedings Volume 10573, 105734F (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2293504

KEYWORDS: X-ray imaging, X-rays, Bone, Interferometers, Radiography

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2017 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Metal and calcification artifact reduction for digital breast tomosynthesis

Julia Wicklein, Anna Jerebko, Ludwig Ritschl, Thomas Mertelmeier

Proceedings Volume 10132, 1013224 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2254307

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Metals, Breast, Digital breast tomosynthesis, Biopsy, Mammography, Reconstruction algorithms, Tissues, Image filtering, Solids, Algorithm development, Surgery

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2016 Paper

Paper

Twin robotic x-ray system for 2D radiographic and 3D cone-beam CT imaging

Andreas Fieselmann, Jan Steinbrener, Anna Jerebko, Johannes Voigt, Rosemarie Scholz, Ludwig Ritschl, Thomas Mertelmeier

Proceedings Volume 9783, 97830G (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2212242

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, X-rays, X-ray computed tomography, Robotic systems, 3D image processing, Radiography, X-ray imaging, Orthopedic imaging, 3D image reconstruction, Sensors, Image quality, Data acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 6 March 2013 Paper

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Full-field digital mammography with grid-less acquisition and software-based scatter correction: investigation of dose saving and image quality

Andreas Fieselmann, Daniel Fischer, Ghani Hilal, Frank Dennerlein, Thomas Mertelmeier, Detlev Uhlenbrock

Proceedings Volume 8668, 86685Y (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2007490

KEYWORDS: Breast, Image quality, Polymethylmethacrylate, Mammography, Radiation effects, Digital mammography, Visibility, Image processing, Diagnostics, Image quality standards

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Proceedings Article | 6 March 2013 Paper

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Efficient synthesis of virtual projections from a tomosynthesis data set using a 2D image processing method

Frank Dennerlein, Anna Jerebko, Andreas Fieselmann, Thomas Mertelmeier

Proceedings Volume 8668, 86680W (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2008011

KEYWORDS: Digital breast tomosynthesis, Sensors, Reconstruction algorithms, Volume rendering, 3D image processing, Data acquisition, Image processing, Mammography, Image filtering, Numerical integration

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2012 Paper

Paper

Design of a contrast-enhanced dual-energy tomosynthesis system for breast cancer imaging

M. Hörnig, L. Bätz, T. Mertelmeier

Proceedings Volume 8313, 83134O (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.911377

KEYWORDS: Mammography, Breast, Iodine, Titanium, X-rays, Copper, Optical filters, Image filtering, Prototyping, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2011 Paper

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A human observer study for evaluation and optimization of reconstruction methods in breast tomosynthesis using clinical cases

Daniel Förnvik, Anna Jerebko, Pontus Timberg, Ingo Schasiepen, Carina Hofmann, Sophia Zackrisson, Ingvar Andersson, Thomas Mertelmeier, Anders Tingberg

Proceedings Volume 7961, 79615G (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878116

KEYWORDS: Breast, Image quality, Reconstruction algorithms, Physics, Medicine, Diagnostics, 3D image reconstruction, 3D image processing, Image filtering, Medical imaging

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Proceedings Article | 19 March 2010 Paper

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Evaluation and optimization of the maximum-likelihood approach for image reconstruction in digital breast tomosynthesis

Anna Jerebko, Thomas Mertelmeier

Proceedings Volume 7622, 76220E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.844177

KEYWORDS: Reconstruction algorithms, Breast, Digital breast tomosynthesis, Expectation maximization algorithms, Image restoration, Mammography, Tissues, Spatial resolution, Stochastic processes, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 2007 Paper

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Visual image quality metrics for optimization of breast tomosynthesis acquisition technique

Jeffrey Johnson, Joseph Lo, Thomas Mertelmeier, John Nafziger, Pontus Timberg, Ehsan Samei

Proceedings Volume 6515, 65150P (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.712343

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Interference (communication), Breast, Data acquisition, Visual process modeling, Image resolution, Image quality, Diagnostics, Image visualization, Mammography

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2007 Paper

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Optimization of detector operation and imaging geometry for breast tomosynthesis

Wei Zhao, Bo Zhao, Paul Fisher, Patrick Warmoes, Thomas Mertelmeier, Jasmina Orman

Proceedings Volume 6510, 65101M (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.713718

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, X-rays, 3D modeling, Breast, Spatial frequencies, Optical filters, Mammography, Systems modeling, 3D acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2006 Paper

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Optimizing filtered backprojection reconstruction for a breast tomosynthesis prototype device

Thomas Mertelmeier, Jasmina Orman, Wolfgang Haerer, Mithun Dudam

Proceedings Volume 6142, 61420F (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.651380

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Modulation transfer functions, Breast, Sensors, Mammography, Reconstruction algorithms, Image filtering, Data acquisition, Image quality, Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2005 Paper

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Digital breast tomosynthesis using an amorphous selenium flat panel detector

M. Bissonnette, M. Hansroul, E. Masson, S. Savard, S. Cadieux, P. Warmoes, D. Gravel, J. Agopyan, B. Polischuk, W. Haerer, T. Mertelmeier, J. Lo, Y. Chen, J. Dobbins, J. Jesneck, S. Singh

Proceedings Volume 5745, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.601622

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Breast, Image quality, X-rays, Selenium, Prototyping, Data acquisition, Reconstruction algorithms, X-ray detectors

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2005 Paper

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Scatter in digital mammography: antiscatter grid versus slot-scanning

T. Mertelmeier, P. Bernhardt

Proceedings Volume 5745, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.593103

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Monte Carlo methods, Sensors, Mammography, Breast, Systems modeling, Digital mammography, Collimators, Scattering, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 5 June 2003 Paper

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Improving 3D image quality of x-ray C-arm imaging systems by using properly designed pose determination systems for calibrating the projection geometry

Norbert Strobel, Benno Heigl, Thomas Brunner, Oliver Schuetz, Matthias Mitschke, Karl Wiesent, Thomas Mertelmeier

Proceedings Volume 5030, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.479945

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Sensors, Matrices, Imaging systems, Cameras, X-rays, 3D image processing, Image quality, Reconstruction algorithms, Head

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 2001 Paper

Paper

Acceptance testing for softcopy displays

Thomas Mertelmeier, Peter Scharl

Proceedings Volume 4319, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.428096

KEYWORDS: Image quality standards, Image display, Contrast sensitivity, Image quality, Medical imaging, Spatial resolution, Visualization, Light scattering, Imaging systems, Visual system

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Proceedings Article | 6 June 2000 Paper

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Performance of approximate cone-beam reconstruction in multislice computed tomography

Herbert Bruder, Marc Kachelriess, Stefan Schaller, Thomas Mertelmeier

Proceedings Volume 3979, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.387715

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Reconstruction algorithms, Detection and tracking algorithms, Image quality, Scanners, X-rays, Modulation transfer functions, Image restoration, X-ray computed tomography, Computed tomography

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Proceedings Article | 21 May 1999 Paper

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High-temporal-resolution volume heart imaging with multirow computed tomography

Herbert Bruder, Stefan Schaller, Bernd Ohnesorge, Thomas Mertelmeier

Proceedings Volume 3661, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.348597

KEYWORDS: Heart, Sensors, Computed tomography, Temporal resolution, Arteries, Scanners, Image acquisition, Image resolution, Cardiac imaging, Electrocardiography

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 1997 Paper

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Impact of phosphor luminance noise on the specification of high-resolution CRT displays for medical imaging

Edward Muka, Thomas Mertelmeier, Richard Slone, Evren Senol

Proceedings Volume 3031, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.273899

KEYWORDS: CRTs, Optical simulations, Raster graphics, Modulation, Electron beams, Medical imaging, Chest, Image quality, CCD cameras, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 1996 Paper

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Monitor simulations for the optimization of medical soft copies

Thomas Mertelmeier, Thomas Kocher

Proceedings Volume 2707, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.238460

KEYWORDS: Amplifiers, Electron beams, Digital imaging, CRTs, Video, Modulation transfer functions, Spatial resolution, Computer simulations, Glasses, Image quality

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1991 Paper

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High-resolution MS-type Saticon pick-up tube with optimized electron optical properties

Raimund Barden, Thomas Mertelmeier, U. Traupe

Proceedings Volume 1449, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.44269

KEYWORDS: Image intensifiers, Image resolution, Magnetism, Modulation, Electron beams, Diodes, Beam shaping, Electrodes, Optical properties, Image analysis

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