Planispheric multiplanar reformatted CT: a new method for evaluation of paediatric congenital spine abnormalities

Pediatr Radiol. 2005 Jun;35(6):627-9. doi: 10.1007/s00247-005-1412-z. Epub 2005 Feb 27.

Abstract

We describe an original reconstruction method for spine CT performed in four patients with single or multiple congenital spine abnormalities. Conventional radiographic imaging is at the forefront of diagnosis and follow-up of congenital scoliosis, but is frequently difficult to interpret. Three-dimensional CT reconstruction facilitates visualization of complex anatomic structures, but does not give a reliable assessment of failures of segmentation. Mental three-dimensional reconstruction of the information displayed by classical multiplanar reformatted CT remains difficult. Planispheric reformatted imaging allows the visualization of all deformities in a single plane.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spine / abnormalities*
  • Spine / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*