This invention discloses a method for constructing a
lung weight index based on
chest CT images and its application. The method includes: Step 1, low-
dose CT
image acquisition and preprocessing; Step 2,
automatic segmentation of the
lung and
lung lobes; Step 3, calculation of the average density of lung lobes and conversion to
physical density; Step 4, calculation of
lung lobe volume; Step 5, calculation of
lung lobe weight and whole lung weight; Step 6, construction of the lung weight index; Step 7,
risk assessment based on the lung weight index. This method can be applied to practical scenarios such as
lung cancer screening, health checkups, and image-assisted diagnosis. This invention comprehensively reflects the state of
lung tissue, blood vessels, and interstitium through the lung weight index, providing a more holistic quantitative description. Furthermore, it does not require
nodule detection as a necessary prerequisite, making it suitable for individuals with few nodules, small volume, or those who have not yet formed a definite
mass, thus better meeting the practical needs of
early lung cancer screening.