Rapid reconstruction of three dimensional images from ultrasonography using a linearly moving mirror.
A system for reconstructing three dimensional (3-D) images from ultrasonography using a linearly moving mirror was modified. The device could display the 3-D structure of objects in real time by employing an on-line system. In a case of hepatocellular carcinoma, structures of the tumor and blood vessels were selectively visualized. One 3-D image was generated within five minutes. This modified system will be of use in the analysis of liver tumors.
Kawabata
M
M
First Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo.
Mochida
S
S
Fujiwara
K
K
Yamanaka
R
R
Yamamoto
K
K
Yoshikura
H
H
D000368:Aged; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*