3D Medical Image Visualization Research Articles

Visualization of 3D fields and medical data and using VRML

This paper describes the visualization of 3D medical images and 3D fields on inexpensive workstations or personal computers. VRML 2.0 and Java language are used through the Web interface for manipulating 3D models. 3D data are typically stored and processed on powerful servers accessible by using TCP/IP. Surface rendering of CT and MRI images is done by applying the marching cube algorithm, and then simplifying the obtained triangular meshes and transforming them into VRML format. Various virtual tools may be used for field visualization and object examination and manipulation. The developed concepts and software may also be implemented for visualization of spatial fields in aerodynamics, fluid dynamics simulation, thermodynamics, etc.

Integrated medical-image system for cancer research and treatment

This paper describes a large, heterogeneous network of supercomputers, workstations, and personal computers for clinicians and researchers at the National Cancer Center in Tokyo. Intended uses of the system include a medical-image database, a patient-record database, visualization of 3D medical images, computer-assisted diagnosis, genome and protein databases, and proof-of-concept synthetic environments. An overview of the system is followed by detailed descriptions of two subsystems: the medical-image-database subsystem and the synthetic-environment subsystem. The medical-image-database subsystem integrates a large number of image-acquisition devices, such as X-ray computed tomography and ultrasound echography equipment. The image database is designed for a high image-data input rate by means of a storage hierarchy and high-speed network connections. The synthetic-environment subsystem includes two prototype applications (a neurosurgery simulator and an anatomy viewer) that explore the possibilities of synthetic-environment technology in medicine.

Interactive Visualization and Analysis of 3D Medical Images for Neurosurgery

Interactive Visualization and Analysis of 3D Medical Images for Neurosurgery