Virtual bronchoscopy based on spiral CT images

Karl-Hans Englmeier; Michael Haubner; Christian Krapichler; Dietrich Schuhmann; Mark Seemann; H. Fuerst; Maximilian Reiser

doi:10.1117/12.312518

26 June 1998 Virtual bronchoscopy based on spiral CT images

Karl-Hans Englmeier, Michael Haubner, Christian Krapichler, Dietrich Schuhmann, Mark Seemann, H. Fuerst, Maximilian Reiser

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Proceedings Volume 3335, Medical Imaging 1998: Image Display; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.312518
Event: Medical Imaging '98, 1998, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Purpose: To improve the diagnosis of pathologic modified airways, a visualization system has been developed and tested based on the techniques of digital image analysis, synthesis of spiral CT and the visualization by methods of virtual reality. Materials and Methods: 20 patients with pathologic modifications of the airways (tumors, obstructions) were examined with Spiral-CT. The three-dimensional shape of the airways and the lung tissue is defined by a semiautomatic volume growing method and a following geometric surface reconstruction. This is the basis of a multidimensional display system which visualizes volumes, surfaces and computation results simultaneously. To enable the intuitive and immersive inspection of the airways a virtual reality system, consisting of two graphic engines, a head mounted display system, data gloves and specialized software was integrated. Results: In 20 cases the extension of the pathologic modification of the airways could be visualized with the virtual bronchoscopy. The user interacts with and manipulates the 3D model of the airways in an intuitive and immersive way. In contrast to previously proposed virtual bronchoscopy systems the described method permits truly interactive navigation and detailed exploration of anatomic structures. The system enables a user oriented and fast inspection of the volumetric image data. Conclusion: To support radiological diagnosis with additional information in an easy to use and fast way a virtual bronchoscopy system was developed. It enables the immersive and intuitive interaction with 3D Spiral CTs by truly 3D navigation within the airway system. The complex anatomy of the central tracheobronchial system could be clearly visualized. Peripheral bronchi are displayed up to 5th degree.

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Karl-Hans Englmeier, Michael Haubner, Christian Krapichler, Dietrich Schuhmann, Mark Seemann, H. Fuerst, and Maximilian Reiser "Virtual bronchoscopy based on spiral CT images", Proc. SPIE 3335, Medical Imaging 1998: Image Display, (26 June 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.312518

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