title: 3-dimensional imaging of the pelviocaliceal system by computerized tomographic reconstruction.
abstract: Safe and efficient performance of percutaneous nephrolithotomy requires 3-dimensional visualization of the pelviocaliceal anatomy. However, currently available modalities offer only 2-dimensional images, from which the operator must mentally reconstruct a 3-dimensional picture of the pelviocaliceal configuration. We evaluated the feasibility of obtaining 3-dimensional images of the pelviocaliceal system with the aid of computerized tomographic reconstruction and present 3 illustrative cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Tygerberg Hospital, South Africa.
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Heyns
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: van Gelderen
mesh_terms: D003196:Computer Graphics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007483:Iothalamic Acid; D007670:Kidney Calices / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D007483:Iothalamic Acid