Three-dimensional transrectal ultrasound: preliminary patient evaluation.
Transrectal ultrasound is uniquely useful in diagnosing and localizing the extent of lower colon and rectal disease. This paper reports the preliminary evaluation of three-dimensional intraluminal ultrasound imaging of normal and diseased rectal segments. The three-dimensional reconstructions were produced using a computerized PC based image analysis system which aligns ultrasound images to produce the three-dimensional images. A unique perspective for displaying both normal and pathologic anatomy is achieved using this new technology and the method has promising diagnostic and therapeutic potentials.
Mueller
M P
MP
Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance.
Stamos
M J
MJ
Cavaye
D M
DM
Kopchok
G E
GE
Laas
T E
TE
White
R A
RA
D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008297:Male; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012007:Rectum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography