Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) medical image processing is a large field that has evolved in recent years, leading to a major improvement in patient care. The revolutionary capabilities of new 3D and 4D medical imaging modalities, along with computer reconstruction, visualization, and analysis of multi-dimensional medical volume image data, provide powerful new opportunities for medical diagnosis and treatment. 3D image processing provides an extensive set of tools for 3D volume calculation, measurement, and quantitative analysis. Starting from 3D models of the patient, automatically identified and extracted from anatomical structures, diagnosis and surgical simulation can be supported. Moreover, using augmented reality capabilities, it is possible to merge pre-operative or intra-operative data with reality, which is a valuable tool in the field of image guided surgery.

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