title: [Use of three-dimensional reconstruction of the biliary tree in spiral computed tomography without using hepatotropic contrast media].
abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the quality of biliary tract imaging without cholangiographic contrast medium and to evaluate the usefulness of 3-D reformations in determination of ductal anatomic relationship. The spiral 5 mm CT liver scans were performed after a bolus of 150 ml i.v. contrast agent in 15 patients with a malignant obstructive jaundice. The biliary tract was separated from surrounding hepatic parenchyma with segmentation computer algorithm and then 3-D models were produced. In all the patients, both biliary anatomy and the localization and degree of segmental obstruction were visualized with satisfying quality. The 3-D sCT models of dilated biliary tract can be obtained without cholangiographic contrast agent and can clearly depict ductal anatomy and pathology.
authors.affiliation: Zakład Radiologii i Diagnostyki Obrazowej Instytutu Radiologii, Diagnostyki Obrazowej i Medycyny Nuklearnej AM w Łodzi.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Olszycki
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Góraj
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000465:Algorithms; D000818:Animals; D001659:Biliary Tract / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media