title: Computerized microscopic image analysis method in tissue-biomaterials interaction.
abstract: The use of computer-based image analysis belongs to the new methods of biocompatibility testing. When materials were implanted subcutaneously in animals the cells of the connective tissue capsule can give a good standard for the evaluation of biocompatibility. The application of image processing systems allows the automation of a great number of measurings and test - techniques. It is also possible to get quantitative information on cell - and haemocompatibility testing. With the help of the automatic microscopic image analysis the accuracy of morphometric methods increased and scientists time was saved.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Forensic Medicine, District Hospital of Gera, G.D.R.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Schreiber
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Kinzl
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thieme
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003239:Connective Tissue Cells; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D008422:Materials Testing; D008853:Microscopy / Q000295:instrumentation; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D051381:Rats; D012828:Silicones; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D012828:Silicones; D014025:Titanium