Rapid three-dimensional surface reconstruction of magnetic resonance images of large arteries and veins: a preliminary evaluation of clinical utility

K Kandarpa; T Sandor; J Tieman; R Hooshmand; P S Chopra; J Chakrabati

doi:10.1007/BF02603033

Rapid three-dimensional surface reconstruction of magnetic resonance images of large arteries and veins: a preliminary evaluation of clinical utility

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 1993 Jan-Feb;16(1):25-9. doi: 10.1007/BF02603033.

Authors

K Kandarpa¹, T Sandor, J Tieman, R Hooshmand, P S Chopra, J Chakrabati

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115.

PMID: 8435831
DOI: 10.1007/BF02603033

Abstract

We have implemented a computerized system for relatively rapid (< 1 h) three-dimensional (3D) surface rendering of flow-sensitive (gradient refocused) magnetic resonance images. The method has been applied in 8 patients with six different clinical problems and was found to enhance understanding of normal and abnormal aortic, caval, and portosystemic venous anatomy. 3D images are useful for communicating complex anatomic information and may help with difficult diagnoses. Advantages and limitations of the present system are discussed.

MeSH terms

Aorta / anatomy & histology
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / pathology
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / pathology
Aortic Dissection / pathology
Arteries / anatomy & histology*
Data Display
Humans
Iliac Artery / pathology
Image Enhancement / methods
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / methods
Portal Vein / pathology
Renal Artery / anatomy & histology
Splenorenal Shunt, Surgical
Vascular Diseases / pathology
Veins / anatomy & histology*
Vena Cava, Inferior / abnormalities
Vena Cava, Inferior / pathology