MR brain image segmentation using an enhanced fuzzy C-means algorithm

Abstract

This paper presents a new algorithm for fuzzy segmentation of MR brain images. Starting from the standard FCM and its bias-corrected version BCFCM algorithm, by splitting up the two major steps of the latter, and by introducing a new factor, the amount of required calculations is considerably reduced. The algorithm provides good-quality segmented brain images a very quick way, which makes it an excellent tool to support virtual brain endoscopy.