Abstract
MR cholangiography has been developed for the noninvasive imaging of the biliary tracts of patients. MR cholangiography involves the use of a fast maximum intensity projection algorithm for volume rendering to construct projections from different angles which can be displayed in a cine loop with adjustable speed. A gradient-based surface rendering is also utilized to display volume data. The biliary tree can be tracked and analyzed using a semi-automated 3D tracking algorithm. Although this method requires more human interaction and takes longer time, the 3D structure of the biliary tree can be visualized very clearly.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 296-301 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Biomedical Engineering - Applications, Basis and Communications |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 1996 Jan 1 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biophysics
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering