We address the volumetric reconstruction problem that takes as input a series of orthographic multi-energy x-ray images, producing as output a reconstructed model space consisting of uniform-size mass density voxels. Our approach solves the non-linear constrained optimization formulation problem by constructing a compliant estimate of volumetric distribution, subject to projective and domain constraints, and minimizes variational irregularities. To resolve the inherent ambiguities of single-view formulation, an optional shape model may be introduced to aid the reconstruction process. We demonstrate our method's practical usage as a new in-vivo method for estimating threedimensional body segmental compositions, and compare its results with those of existing methods.
Sang N. Le, Mei Kay Lee, Shamima Banu, Anthony C.