Virtual endoscopy.
Virtual endoscopy is a technique in which three-dimensional viewing of hollow structures is conducted through the utilization of high-resolution imaging and unique computer processing methods. The basic components of this technique and its applications for urology and other clinical disciplines are reviewed.
Assimos
D G
DG
Department of Urology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157-1094, USA. dassimos@wfubmc.edu
Vining
D J
DJ
D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000379:methods; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods; D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000379:methods; D003950:Diagnostic Techniques, Urological; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D014584:User-Computer Interface