Flattening the abdominal aortic tree for effective visualization.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

We developed a novel visualization method for providing an uncluttered view of the abdominal aorta and its branches. The method abstracts the complex geometry of vessels using a convex primitive, and uses a sweep line algorithm to find a suboptimal placement of the primitive. The method was evaluated using 10 CT angiography datasets and resulted in a clear visualization with all cluttering intersections removed. The method can be used to convey clinical findings, including lumen patency and lesion locations, in a single two-dimensional image.

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Duke Authors

Rubin, Geoffrey D

Cited Authors

Won, JH; Rubin, GD; Napel, S

Published Date

2006

Published In

Conference Proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the Ieee Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Ieee Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference

Volume / Issue

2006 /

Start / End Page

3345 - 3348

PubMed ID

17946176

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1557-170X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1109/IEMBS.2006.259584

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Conference Location

United States

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