title: Three-dimensional CT-volumetric reconstruction and display of the bronchial tree.
abstract: We applied a refined version of our volumetric rendering technique for three-dimensional (3-D) computed tomographic (CT) imaging to display the cadaveric lung and the major components of the bronchial tree. We report details of the technical aspects of 3-D imaging of the lung, and four representative case studies of lung specimens from our initial experience.
authors.affiliation: Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Ney
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Kuhlman
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Hruban
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ren
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Hutchins
authors.forename: E K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Fishman
mesh_terms: D001995:Bronchography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007238:Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008168:Lung / Q000098:blood supply; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed