Three-dimensional imaging of the thoracic cavity.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Three-dimensional (3D) surface reconstruction techniques were applied to sets of computed tomographic (CT) images of the thoracic cavity. Emphasis was placed on extracting lung images. High quality, detailed 3D images of the lung surface and internal bronchial and vascular structures were produced.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Stern, RL; Cline, HE; Johnson, GA; Ravin, CE

Published Date

  • April 1989

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 24 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 282 - 288

PubMed ID

  • 2745007

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0020-9996

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/00004424-198904000-00005

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States