Three-Dimensional Ultrasound Imaging

Aaron Fenster, Grace Parraga, Bernard Chiu, Jeff Bax

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author)peer-review

4 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

X-ray beams used to generate two-dimensional (2D) projection images of the human body have been used since they were studied by Roentgen in 1895. Since 2D x-ray imaging provides only a projection image, complete information of an organ or pathology necessary to diagnose or treat pathology may not be available. In the early 1970s, the development of computed tomography (CT) revolutionized diagnostic radiology. The contiguous tomographic images generated by CT scanners could be assembled into three-dimensional (3D) images and viewed with the aid of computer visualization software. Three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), and multislice and cone beam CT imaging have further stimulated the field of 3D medical imaging, stimulating the development of a wide variety of applications in diagnostic and interventional medicine.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of 3D Machine Vision: Optical Metrology and Imaging
PublisherCRC Press
Pages285-313
ISBN (Print)9781439872208
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016

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