Virtual angioscopy using spiral CT and real-time interactive volume-rendering techniques

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1998 Mar-Apr;22(2):212-4. doi: 10.1097/00004728-199803000-00009.

Abstract

Our purpose was to describe a technique for visualizing the inner contours of the vasculature using contrast enhanced spiral CT and volume rendering techniques. Because the technique is similar to using a camera to look inside vessels, we call this technique "virtual angioscopy." Preliminary results suggest virtual angioscopy using volumetric 3D rendering techniques as a potentially useful technique for the noninvasive evaluation of vascular pathology.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angioscopes
  • Angioscopy / methods*
  • Aorta, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Computer Systems*
  • Contrast Media
  • Humans
  • Iohexol
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / instrumentation
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • User-Computer Interface*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Iohexol