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[Reconstruct three-dimensional medical images based on Internet]
Zhijian Song1, Wenjian Du, Wensheng Li
1Digital Medical Research Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032.
Summary
This study demonstrates feasible three-dimensional (3D) medical image reconstruction via web browsers using Java Applets. This advancement enhances visualization of human organs, aiding clinical applications and surgical planning.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Computer Science
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Traditional medical image visualization often requires specialized software.
- There is a need for accessible and realistic 3D medical image display for clinical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reconstruct and display three-dimensional (3D) medical images with high realism via web browsers.
- To assess the feasibility of using Java Applets for secure and cross-platform 3D medical image reconstruction.
Main Methods:
- Utilized ultrafast CT scans as the source for two-dimensional (2D) organ images.
- Employed volume rendering techniques within a Java Applet program for 3D reconstruction.
- Implemented signed Applets to address security concerns for web-based applications.
Main Results:
- Successfully reconstructed 3D configurations of human organs including the heart, coronary artery, head, cervical vertebrae, and pelvis.
- The reconstructed 3D images were viewable in a standard web browser across different computer types.
- Demonstrated the capability for virtual surgical planning using the reconstructed models.
Conclusions:
- Web-based 3D medical image reconstruction using Java Applets is a feasible technology.
- This approach can promote wider clinical adoption of 3D medical imaging.
- The detailed display of human organ anatomy, particularly coronary arteries, provides valuable clinical information.