Investigation of Image Enhancement Techniques for Advancing Colon Cancer Diagnosis
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Colorectal cancer continues to pose a substantial worldwide health challenge, necessitating the development of advanced imaging techniques for early and accurate diagnosis. In this study, we propose a novel hybrid image enhancement approach that combines Total Variation (TV) regularization and shift-invariant filtering to improve the visibility and diagnostic quality of colon cancer images.
The Total Variation regularization technique is employed to effectively reduce noise and enhance the edges in the input images, thereby preserving important structural details. Simultaneously, shift-invariant filtering is utilized to address spatial variations and artifacts that often arise in medical images, ensuring consistent and reliable enhancements across the entire image. Our hybrid approach synergistically integrates the strengths of both TV regularization and shift-invariant filtering, resulting in enhanced colon cancer images that offer improved contrast, reduced noise, and enhanced fine structures. This improved image quality aids medical professionals in better identifying and characterizing cancerous lesions, ultimately leading to more accurate and timely diagnoses.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed approach, we conducted extensive experimentations on a diverse dataset of colon cancer images. Quantitative and qualitative assessments demonstrate that our hybrid approach outperforms existing enhancement methods, leading to superior image quality and diagnostic accuracy. In conclusion, the hybrid image enhancement approach presented in this study offers a promising solution for enhancing colon cancer images, contributing to the early detection and effective management of this life-threatening disease. These advancements hold significant potential for improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden of colon cancer on healthcare systems worldwide.
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