Increasing spiral CT benefits with postprocessing applications

被引:53
作者
Kirchgeorg, MA [1 ]
Prokop, M [1 ]
机构
[1] Siemens Med Syst Inc, Ultrasound Grp, Issaquah, WA 98029 USA
关键词
spiral computer tomography; helical computer tomography; postprocessing;
D O I
10.1016/S0720-048X(98)00011-4
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
This paper reviews the current and future role of various postprocessing tools for epidemiologically important diseases. It introduces a generic business system for diagnosis and treatment using Spiral CT. Postprocessing of Spiral CT data should become a routine part of radiological practice. As viewing moves from film to monitor displays, interactive postprocessing tools support evaluation of CT studies and will in some cases also improve diagnostic accuracy. Track-ball controlled browsing through the volume data may be performed on axial images or on multiplanar reformats (MPR). These tools can be expected to become an integral part of most CT evaluations in the near future. Already now, MPR are important adjuncts for most orthopaedic applications. Presently, three-dimensional (3D) displays are used mainly in orthopaedic and trauma patients. In CT angiography, 3D surface displays and maximum intensity projections are routine display modalities. New volume rendering techniques (VRT) with interactive parameter changes will make 3D imaging of soft tissues feasible as well. The key input factor for many postprocessing applications will be Spiral CT data sets with high z-axis resolution (subsecond scanning, thin collimation, overlapping image reconstruction) and optimised application of contrast media. The most important benefit of postprocessing is the communication with the referring physician since 3D representations are becoming increasingly important for treatment planning and control. Postprocessing services will become a key ingredient of a successful radiological practice: If radiology does not provide it, the other physicians will do it themselves. For treatment simulation, virtual surgical instruments and tissue motion models are still in their infancy and will keep software architects and physicians busy for the next decade of Spiral-CT. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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