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Author Chua, C K. Chou, S M. Lin, S C. Eu, K H. Lew, K F. Institution Nanyang Technological Univ, Singapore, Singapore
Source Automedica. v 17 n 1 1998. p 29-40.
Abstract Medical imaging technologies have evolved from X-ray radiology to the more advanced and refined medical imaging modalities such as computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 3D electronics digitizer, and position emission tomography (PET). These new technologies are able to provide detailed 3 dimensional pictures of anatomy and function of the patient's injuries or trauma. Unfortunately, these high-dimensional voxel-based data must be interpreted manually, and there is no physical feel of the trauma areas, like the area of infection or fracture size until an operation is performed. Quantitative comparison between individuals or across populations is exceedingly difficult without extensive manual input or gross simplification. This paper presents an alternative that overcomes these problems by transforming a generic digital neuroanatomical atlas or the CT/MRI scanned image data to STL (STereo Lithography) files. These files serve as input to the Rapid Prototyping (RP) systems, so as to build a physical 3D RP model which will enhance the interpretation, visual, physical evaluation, rehearsal and planning of surgical route before a surgical operation is carried out to eradicate the trauma. (Auth abstract) [References: 4] XX