title: [Endoscopic pointing device for virtual bronchoscopy].
abstract: Virtual bronchoscopy is useful for understanding the morphology of tracheobronchial space. Because it is difficult to operate the system, we developed a new pointing device simulating the grip of a flexible bronchofiberscope. With this device, it was possible to simulate the handling of a bronchofiberscope (in or out, clockwise or counterclockwise rotation, arbitrary angle of view). We conclude this type of pointing device could prove to be a useful tool in endoscopic simulation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Fukushima Medical College.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Moriya
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Honjo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Koyama
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Shishido
mesh_terms: D001999:Bronchoscopy; D014584:User-Computer Interface