title: Application of Three-dimensional Reconstruction in Esophageal Foreign Bodies.
abstract: This study was conducted to investigate the clinical application of three-dimensional (3D) reconstructed computed tomography (CT) images in detecting and gaining information on esophageal foreign bodies (FBs). Two patients with esophageal FBs were enrolled for analysis. In both cases, 3D reconstructed images were compared with the FB that was removed according to the object shape, size, location, and orientation in the esophagus. The results indicate the usefulness of conversion of CT data to 3D images to help in diagnosis and treatment. Use of 3D images prior to treatment allows for rapid prototyping and surgery simulation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Korea.
authors.forename: Ji-Min
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Young Sam
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Yoo
authors.forename: Dong-Won
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Kim