Dear Freesurfer experts,

We performed 6 different (pilot) structural scans from the same subject and analyzed the data using Freesurfer in order to find the best  scan to be used in our real experiment.

We have checked the Freesurfer output visually and there do not seem to be any problem as described in the trouble shooting manual. So all 6 scans manage to get through the Freesurfer process just fine.


However, There are a lot of differences between the numerical results for the different scans. Please find Attached graphs of (some of ) the results of segmentation and parcellation of these 6 sequences from the statistical outputs.

 Now, the problem is how to select the best scan from these results.

 Does any body have a standard protocol for assessing images for analysis or a standard metric, e.g. goodness of fit, from the software that we can assess without having a gold standard?

Or any other tip is also appreciated.

 Thanks in advance,

 Sima.






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Sima Chalavi, Ph.D. student

King's College London
Institute of Psychiatry (IoP)
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