Virtual colonoscopy navigation based on colon division.
- Author:
Yun LI
1
;
Gui-Ping JIANG
;
Yu ZHANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Colon; anatomy & histology; diagnostic imaging; Colonography, Computed Tomographic; methods; Colonoscopy; methods; Computer Simulation; Humans; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; methods
- From: Journal of Southern Medical University 2012;32(3):358-361
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo develop a virtual navigation mode to enlarge the field of view and decrease the deformation of the visual area.
METHODThe method was implemented in 3 steps. The entire colon was first divided into consecutive sections, and each section was split into two halves by a plane. The virtual camera was finally assigned onto each half of the sections for navigation.
RESULTSAdequate subsections were achieved with this method, which also offer an enlarged field of view for the benefit of focal inspection.
CONCLUSIONThe division navigation mode is suitable for the development of a virtual colonoscopy navigation and diagnosis system.
