title: A three-dimensional virtual model of the head generated from digitalized CT or MR images for anatomical-radiological and neurosurgical evaluations.
abstract: A computer-generated virtual model has been developed that reconstructs the head in three dimensions from digitalized images obtained with magnetic resonance and computerized tomography. Through programming and the use of commercial graphic animation software, we have developed the whole process of the rotation of the head on different spatial planes. The procedure permits multidirectional anatomical sections to be made on the structure of the head, providing a true dynamic and user-friendly anatomical-radiological atlas. The system serves as a virtual model for the localization of an ideal surgical approach to any lesion thus avoiding possible neurological lesions.
authors.affiliation: Facultad de Medicina, Salamanca, Spain.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Juanes
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Espinel
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Velasco
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Zoreda
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Riesco
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Carmena
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Blanco
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marcos
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vazquez
mesh_terms: D000716:Anatomy, Artistic; D001921:Brain / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003196:Computer Graphics; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003199:Computer Systems; D003658:Decision Making, Computer-Assisted; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008488:Medical Illustration; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D012399:Rotation; D012886:Skull / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D012984:Software; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014584:User-Computer Interface