Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. J. Brüning, Th. Hildebrandt, W. Heppt, N. Schmidt, H. Lamecker, A. Szengel, N. Amiridze, M. Bindernagel, S. Zachow, L. Goubergrits (2020):
    Characterization of the Airflow within an Average Geometry of the Healthy Human Nasal Cavity.
    Scientific Reports, 10(3775)
  2. Th. Hildebrandt, J. Brüning, H. Lamecker, S. Zachow, W. Heppt, N. Schmidt, L. Goubergrits (2019):
    Digital Analysis of Nasal Airflow Facilitating Decision Support in Rhinosurgery.
    Facial Plastic Surgery, 35(1), pp. 1-8
  3. Th. Hildebrandt, J. Brüning, N. Schmidt, H. Lamecker, W. Heppt, S. Zachow, L. Goubergrits (2019):
    The Healthy Nasal Cavity - Characteristics of Morphology and Related Airflow Based on a Statistical Shape Model Viewed from a Surgeon’s Perspective.
    Facial Plastic Surgery, 35(1), pp. 9-13
  4. M. Krämer, M. Maggioni, N. Brisson, S. Zachow, U. Teichgräber, G. Duda, J. Reichenbach (2019):
    T1 and T2^* mapping of the human quadriceps and patellar tendons using ultra-short echo-time (UTE) imaging and bivariate relaxation parameter-based volumetric visualization.
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 63(11):29--36
  5. F. Ambellan, A. Tack, M. Ehlke, S. Zachow (2019):
    Automated Segmentation of Knee Bone and Cartilage combining Statistical Shape Knowledge and Convolutional Neural Networks: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative.
    Medical Image Analysis, 52(2), pp. 109-118
  6. H. Al Hajj, M. Lamard, ..., M. Sahu, A. Mukhopadhyay, S. Dill, S. Zachow (2019):
    CATARACTS: Challenge on Automatic Tool Annotation for cataRACT Surgery.
    Medical Image Analysis, 52(2), pp. 24-41
  7. S. Oeltze-Jafra, M. Meuschke, M. Neugebauer, S. Saalfeld, K. Lawonn, G. Janiga, H-C. Hege , S. Zachow, B. Preim (2019):
    Generation and Visual Exploration of Medical Flow Data: Survey, Research Trends, and Future Challenges.
    Computer Graphics Forum, 38(1), pp. 87-125
  8. R. Hoffmann, R. Lemanis, L. Wulff, S. Zachow, A. Lukeneder, C. Klug, H. Keupp (2018):
    Traumatic events in the life of the deep-sea cephalopod mollusc, the coleoid Spirula spirula.
    ScienceDirect: Deep Sea Research Part I - Oceanographic Research, 142(12), pp. 127-144
  9. M. Weiser, B. Erdmann, S. Schenkel, H. Muggenthaler, M. Hubig, G. Mall, S. Zachow (2018):
    Uncertainty in Temperature-Based Determination of Time of Death.
    Heat and Mass Transfer, 54(9), pp. 2815-2826,
    available as ZIB-Report 17-18
  10. A. Tack, A. Mukhopadhyay, S. Zachow (2018):
    Knee Menisci Segmentation using Convolutional Neural Networks: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative.
    Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 26(5), pp. 680-688,
    available as ZIB-Report 18-15
  11. Chr. von Tycowicz, F. Ambellan, A. Mukhopadhyay, S Zachow (2018):
    An Efficient Riemannian Statistical Shape Model using Differential Coordinates.
    Medical Image Analysis, 43(1), pp. 1-9
  12. M. Akbari-Shandiz, P. Boulos, S. Saevarson, H. Ramm, J. Fu, S. Miller, S. Zachow, C. Anglin (2018):
    Changes in Knee Shape and Geometry Resulting from Total Knee Arthroplasty.
    Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 232(1), pp. 67-79
  13. M. Moldenhauer, M. Weiser, S. Zachow (2017):
    Adaptive Algorithms for Optimal Hip Implant Positioning.
    Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (PAMM), 17(1), pp. 203-204
  14. R. Hoffmann, R. Lemanis, J. Falkenberg, S. Schneider, H. Wesendonk, S. Zachow (2017):
    Integrating 2D and 3D shell morphology to disentangle the palaeobiology of ammonoids: A virtual approach.
    Palaeontology, 61(1), pp. 89-104
  15. D. Wilson, C. Anglin, F. Ambellan, C.M.. Grewe, A. Tack, H. Lamecker, M. Dunbar, S. Zachow (2017):
    Validation of three-dimensional models of the distal femur created from surgical navigation point cloud data for intraoperative and postoperative analysis of total knee arthroplasty.
    Int. Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 12(12), pp. 2097-2105
  16. M. Sahu, A. Mukhopadhyay, A. Szengel, S. Zachow (2017):
    Addressing multi-label imbalance problem of Surgical Tool Detection using CNN.
    Int. Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 12(6), pp. 1013-1020
  17. J. Brüning, L. Goubergrits, W. Heppt, S. Zachow, Th. Hildebrandt (2017):
    Numerical Analysis of Nasal Breathing - A Pilot Study.
    Facial Plastic Surgery, 33(4), pp. 388-395
  18. J. Lube, N. Flack, S. Cotofana, O. Özkurtul, S. Woodley, S. Zachow, N. Hammer (2017):
    Pelvic and lower extremity physiological cross-sectional areas: An MRI study of the living young and comparison to published research literature.
    Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 39(8), pp. 849-857
  19. F. Bernard, L. Salamanca, J. Thunberg, A. Tack, D. Jentsch, H. Lamecker, S. Zachow, F. Hertel, J. Goncalves, P. Gemmar (2017):
    Shape-aware Surface Reconstruction from Sparse 3D Point-Clouds.
    Medical Image Analysis 38, pp. 77-89
  20. S. Schenkl, H. Muggenthaler, M. Hubig, B. Erdmann, M. Weiser, S. Zachow, A. Heinrich, F.V. Güttler, U. Teichgräber, G. Mall (2017):
    Automatic CT based Finite Element Model Generation for Temperature based Death Time Estimation: Feasibility Study and Sensitivity Analysis.
    Int. Journal of Legal Medicine, 131(3), pp. 699-712
  21. R.K. Zahn, S. Grotjohann, M. Pumberger, H. Ramm, S. Zachow, M. Putzier, C. Perka, S. Tohtz (2016):
    Influence of pelvic tilt on functional acetabular orientation.
    Technology and Health Care, IOS Press, 25(3):557-565
  22. R. Lemanis, S. Zachow, R. Hoffmann (2016):
    Comparative cephalopod shell strength and the role of septum morphology on stress distribution.
    PeerJ 4:e2434
  23. J.A. Dunlop, D.A. Apanaskevich, J. Lehmann, R. Hoffmann, F. Fusseis, M. Ehlke, S. Zachow, and X. Xiao (2016):
    Microtomography of the Baltic amber tick Ixodes succineus reveals affinities with the modern Asian disease vector Ixodes ovatus.
    BMC Evolutionary Biology, 16(1):203
  24. R. Lemanis, D. Korn, S. Zachow, E. Rybacki, R. Hoffmann (2016):
    The evolution and development of cephalopod chambers and their shape.
    PLoS ONE 11(3): e0151404
  25. R.K. Zahn, S. Grotjohann, H. Ramm, S. Zachow, M. Putzier, C. Perka, S. Tohtz (2015):
    Pelvic tilt compensates for increased acetabular anteversion.
    International Orthopaedics, 40(8), pp. 1571-1575
  26. R. Lemanis, S. Zachow, F. Fusseis, R. Hoffmann (2015):
    A new approach using high-resolution computed tomography to test the buoyant properties of chambered cephalopod shells.
    Paleobiology, 41(2), pp. 313-329
  27. S. Zachow (2015):
    Computational Planning in Facial Surgery.
    Journal of Facial Plastic Surgery, 31(5), pp. 446-462
  28. C.M. Grewe, L. Schreiber, S. Zachow (2015):
    Fast and Accurate Digital Morphometry of Facial Expressions.
    Journal of Facial Plastic Surgery, 31(5), pp. 431-438
  29. S. Zachow, W.J. Heppt (2015):
    The Facial Profile.
    Journal of Facial Plastic Surgery, 31(5), pp. 419-420
  30. M. Hochfeld, H. Lamecker, U.W. Thomale, M. Schulz, S. Zachow, H. Haberl (2014):
    Frame-based cranial reconstruction.
    Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, 13(3), pp. 319-323
  31. R. Hoffmann, J.A. Schulz, R. Schellhorn, E. Rybacki, H. Keupp, S.R. Gerden, R. Lemanis, S. Zachow (2014):
    Non-invasive imaging methods applied to neo- and paleontological cephalopod research.
    Biogeosciences, 11(10), pp. .2721-2739
  32. G. Campoli, N. Baka, B.L. Kaptein, E.R. Valstar, S. Zachow, H. Weinans, A.A. Zadpoor (2014):
    Relationship between the shape and density distribution of the femur and its natural frequencies of vibration.
    Journal of Biomechanics, 47, pp. 3334-3343
  33. R. Hoffmann, J.A. Schulz, R. Schellhorn, E. Rybacki, H. Keupp, S.R. Gerden, R. Lemanis, S. Zachow (2013):
    Non-invasive imaging methods applied to neo- and paleontological cephalopod research.
    Biogeosciences Discuss., 10, 18803-18851
  34. J. Lamas-Rodríguez, D.B. Heras, F. Arguello, D. Kainmüller, S. Zachow, M. Bóo (2013):
    GPU-accelerated Level-Set Segmentation.
    Journal of Real-Time Image Processing, Springer, pp. 1-15
  35. M. Ehlke, H. Ramm, H. Lamecker, H.C. Hege, S. Zachow (2013):
    Fast Generation of Virtual X-ray Images for Reconstruction of 3D Anatomy.
    IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics 19.12(2013): pp. 2673-2682
  36. F. Galloway, M. Kahnt, H. Ramm, P. Worsley, S. Zachow, P. Nair, M. Taylor (2013):
    A large scale finite element study of a cementless osseointegrated tibial tray.
    Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 46, no. 11, pp. 1900-1906
  37. S.K. Saevarsson, G.B. Sharma, H. Ramm, R. Lieck, C. Hutchinson, J. Werle, S. Mattiasdottir, S. Montgomery, C. Romeo, S. Zachow, C. Anglin (2013):
    Kinematic Differences between Gender Specific and Traditional Knee Implants.
    Journal of Arthroplasty, vol. 28, no. 9, pp. 1543–1550
  38. T. Hildebrandt, L. Goubergrits, W. Heppt, S. Bessler, S. Zachow (2013):
    Evaluation of the Intranasal Flow Field through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
    Journal of Facial Plastic Surgery, vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 93-98
  39. M.J. Zinser, S. Zachow, H.F. Sailer (2013):
    Bimaxillary "Rotation Advancement" Procedures in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
    A 3-Dimensional Airway Analysis of Morphological Changes.

    International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, vol. 42, no. 5, pp. 569-578
  40. D. Kainmüller, H. Lamecker, M. Heller, B. Weber, H.-C. Hege, S. Zachow (2013):
    Omnidirectional Displacements for Deformable Surfaces.
    Medical Image Analysis, Elsevier, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 429-441
  41. H. Ramm, S. Zachow (2012):
    Patientenspezifische Simulationsmodelle für die funktionelle Analyse von künstlichem Gelenkersatz.
    Computer Aided Medical Engineering (CaMe), Expert-Verlag, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 30-36
  42. G.B. Sharma, K.C.T. Ho, S.K. Saevarsson, S. Amiri, S. Montgomery, H. Ramm, D.D. Lichti, R. Lieck, S. Zachow, C. Anglin (2012):
    Radiological method for measuring patellofemoral tracking and tibiofemoral kinematics before and after total knee replacement.
    Journal of Bone & Joint Research, vol. 1, no. 10, pp. 263-271
  43. K.C.T. Ho, S.K. Saevarsson, H. Ramm, R. Lieck, S. Zachow, G.B. Sharma, E.L. Rex, S. Amiri, B.C.Y. Wu, A. Leumann, C. Anglin (2012):
    Computed tomography analysis of knee pose and geometry before and after total knee arthroplasty.
    Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 45, no. 13, pp. 2215-2221
  44. T.D. Nguyen, D. Kainmueller, H. Lamecker, S. Zachow (2012):
    Automatic bone and tooth detection for CT-based dental implant planning.
    Int. Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 7(1), Springer, pp. 293-294
  45. C.M. Grewe, H. Lamecker, S. Zachow (2011):
    Digital Morphometry: The Potential of Statistical Shape Models.
    Anthropologischer Anzeiger, Journal of Biological and Clinical Anthropology, pp. 505-506
  46. J. Rybak, A. Kuss, H. Lamecker, S. Zachow, H.-C. Hege, M. Lienhard, J. Singer, K. Neubert, R. Menzel (2010):
    The digital bee brain: Integrating and managing neurons in a common 3D reference system.
    Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, 4:30, doi:10.3389/fnsys.2010.00030, pp. 1-15
  47. M. Weiser, S. Zachow, P. Deuflhard (2010):
    Craniofacial Surgery Planning Based on Virtual Patient Models.
    it-Information Technology, 52(5), pp. 258-263
  48. W. Taylor, B. Poepplau, C. König, R. Ehrig, S. Zachow, G. Duda, M. Heller (2010):
    The medial-lateral force distribution in the ovine stifle joint during walking.
    Journal of Orthopaedic Research, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 29(4), pp. 567-571
  49. J. Dworzak, H. Lamecker, J. von Berg, T. Klinder, C. Lorenz, D. Kainmüller, H. Seim, H.C. Hege, S. Zachow (2010):
    3D Reconstruction of the Human Rib Cage from 2D Projection Images using a Statistical Shape Model.
    Int. Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 5(2), Springer, pp. 111-124
  50. D. Kainmüller, H. Lamecker, S. Zachow (2009):
    Multi-object Segmentation with Coupled Deformable Models.
    Annals of the British Machine Vision Association, Vol. 2009, No. 5, pp. 1-10
  51. S. Zachow, P. Muigg, T. Hildebrandt, H. Doleisch, H.C. Hege (2009):
    Visual Analysis of Nasal Airflow.
    IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 15(8), pp. 1407-1414
  52. D. Kainmüller, H. Lamecker, H. Seim, S. Zachow (2009):
    Multi-object Segmentation of Head Bones.
    MIDAS Journal, pp. 1-11,
    Contribution to MICCAI Head and Neck Auto-Segmentation Challenge 2009
    Winner in the category "Automatic Mandible Segmentation" (see results)
  53. W. Heppt, T. Hildebrandt, A. Steinmann, S. Zachow (2007):
    Aesthetic and function in rhinoplasty.
    European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Springer, 264(1), RL 126, p. 307
  54. M. Gessat, S. Zachow, O. Burgert, H.U. Lemke, (2007):
    Geometric Meshes in Medical Applications - Steps towards a specification of Geometric Models in DICOM.
    Int. Journal for Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 2(1), Springer, pp. 440-442
  55. P. Deuflhard, M. Weiser, S. Zachow, (2006):
    Mathematics in Facial Surgery.
    AMS Notices, 53(9), pp. 1012-1016
  56. S. Zachow, A. Steinmann, T. Hildebrandt, R. Weber, W. Heppt (2006):
    CFD Simulation of nasal airflow: Towards treatment planning for functional rhinosurgery.
    Int. Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Springer, 1(1), pp. 165-167
  57. H. Lamecker, S. Zachow, H.-C. Hege, M. Zöckler, E.J. Haberl (2006):
    Surgical Treatment of Craniosynostosis based on a Statistical 3D-Shape Model: First Clinical Application.
    Int. Journal for Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Springer, 1(1), Suppl. 7, pp. 253-254
  58. H. Lamecker, S. Zachow, A. Wittmers, B. Weber, H.-C. Hege, B. Elsholtz, M. Stiller (2006):
    Automatic Segmentation of Mandibles in Low-Dose CT-Data.
    Int. Journal for Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Springer, 1(1), Suppl. 7, pp. 393-395
    Erratum: The numeric results in the published version are incorrect. The downloadable version above is corrected.
    In addition, the sample size for the experiments has been enlarged to incorporate 15 data sets.
  59. S. Zachow, H. Lamecker, B. Elsholtz, M. Stiller (2006):
    Is the course of the mandibular nerve deducible from the shape of the mandible?
    Int. Journal for Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Springer, 1(1), Suppl. 7, pp. 415-417
  60. S. Zachow, H.C. Hege, P. Deuflhard (2006):
    Computer Assisted Planning in Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.
    Journal of Computing and Information Technology - Special Issue on Computer-Based Craniofacial Modelling and Reconstruction, 14(1), pp. 53-64
  61. A. Westermark, S. Zachow, B. Eppley (2005):
    3-D osteotomy planning in maxillofacial surgery, including soft tissue prediction.
    Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 16(1), pp. 100-104
  62. E.J. Haberl, B. Hell, M. Zöckler, S. Zachow, H. Lamecker, A. Sarrafzadeh, B. Riecke, W.R. Lanksch, P. Deuflhard, J. Bier, M. Brock (2004):
    Technical Aspects and Results of Surgery for Craniosynostosis.
    Zentralblatt für Neurochirurgie, 65(2), pp. 65-74
  63. T. Hierl, S. Zachow, G. Wollny, G. Berti, J. Fingberg (2004):
    Concepts of Computer-Based Simulation in Orthognathic Surgery.
    Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 32 (Suppl. 1), pp. 81-82
  64. E. Nkenke, S. Zachow, M. Benz, T. Maier, K. Veit, M. Kramer, S. Benz, G. Häusler, F.W. Neukam, M. Lell (2004):
    Fusion of computed tomography data and optical 3D images of the dentition for streak artefact correction in the simulation of orthognathic surgery.
    Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 33(4), pp. 226-232
  65. E. Gladilin, S. Zachow, P. Deuflhard, H.C. Hege (2004):
    Anatomy- and Physics-Based Facial Animation for Craniofacial Surgery Simulations.
    Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 42(2), pp. 167-170
  66. H.F. Zeilhofer, S. Zachow, J.D. Fairley, R. Sader, P. Deuflhard (2000):
    Treatment Planning and Simulation in Craniofacial Surgery with Virtual Reality Techniques.
    Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 28 (Suppl. 1), p. 82