Head and Neck Tumor Segmentation and Outcome Prediction: Second Challenge, HECKTOR 2021, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2021, Strasbourg, France, September 27, 2021, Proceedings

The book summarizes the Second 3D Head and Neck Tumor Segmentation in PET/CT Challenge,HECKTOR 2021, which was held in conjunction with MICCAI 2021. It includes 29 contributions and an overview paper, aiming to evaluate and compare automatic head and neck tumor segmentation methods. A dataset of 325 delineated PET/CT images was used for training.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 13 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The Second 3D Head and Neck Tumor Segmentation in PET/CT Challenge,HECKTOR 2021, was held in conjunction with the 24th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention,MICCAI 2021, on September 27, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 29 contributions, along with an overview paper, were meticulously reviewed and chosen from numerous submissions to achieve this challenge's goal of evaluating and comparing the current state-of-the-art methods for automatic head and neck tumor segmentation.

A dataset of 325 delineated PET/CT images was made available for training purposes. The participants were asked to develop and submit segmentation algorithms that could accurately delineate the tumors in the images.

The challenge received a wide range of submissions from researchers and practitioners worldwide, showcasing the latest advancements in the field of medical image segmentation. The submissions were evaluated based on various criteria, including accuracy, efficiency, and reproducibility.

The challenge's results were announced at the MICCAI 2021 conference, where the top three teams were awarded cash prizes and certificates. The first place team was awarded $10,000, the second place team was awarded $5,000, and the third place team was awarded $3,000.

In conclusion, the Second 3D Head and Neck Tumor Segmentation in PET/CT Challenge,HECKTOR 2021, was a successful event that brought together experts in the field to evaluate and compare the latest methods for automatic head and neck tumor segmentation. The challenge's results highlighted the importance of continuous research and development in this area, as well as the potential impact of medical image segmentation on patient care and outcomes.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030982522
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022