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Three-Dimensional Computer Reconstructions of Brain Lesions from Surface Contours Provided by Computed Tomography: A Prospectus
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Computed TomographyEngineeringBrain MappingAnatomical ModelBrain LesionTomographic Head ExaminationsContour InformationNeurologyComputational GeometryComputational AnatomyRadiologyGeometric ModelingNeuroimaging ModalityMedical ImagingThree-dimensional Computer ReconstructionsNeuroimagingSurface Contours ProvidedMedical Image ComputingBrain ImagingVolume RenderingSurface AreaNeuroanatomyBiomedical ImagingNeuroscienceMedicine3D Imaging
We present a prospectus on the use of computer graphics for the three-dimensional reconstruction and visualization of brain lesions from computed tomographic head examinations, including an algorithm that utilizes surface contour information to reconstruct and display three-dimensional anatomical sites. We provide examples of the use of this algorithm. We offer an algorithm for estimation of the volume and surface area of anatomical sites. The advantages and disadvantages for the clinical use of these algorithms are discussed.