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Advanced medical imaging techniques available today, such as CT, MRI, and PET, are capable of producing large quantities of near isotropically-sampled data. These datasets coupled with advanced techniques in Computer graphics can create new ways to explore cross-sectional medical images. We hypothesize that 3-D renderings of the imaging data may provide enhanced diagnostic interpretation and superior visualization for treatment planning purposes. We have investigated the application of Perspective Volume Rendering (PVR) as a method to facilitate interactive exploration of various tubular structures. In this paper we will explore the results from four noninvasive applications of PVR: 1) detection and studies of aneurysms in the circle of Willis, 2) studies of thoracic aorta aneurysms, 3) assessment of bronchial anastamoses and 4) detection of polyps in colonic lumen.
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Shahidi, R. et al. (1996). Assessment of several virtual endoscopy techniques using computed tomography and Perspective Volume Rendering. In: Höhne, K.H., Kikinis, R. (eds) Visualization in Biomedical Computing. VBC 1996. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1131. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0046993
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