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Andrew Phelps1, David M Naeger, Peter Marcovici

  • 1Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Ave., M-391, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA. andrewphelps@ucsf.edu

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This guide explains how to convert cross-sectional images into 3D models and embed them in Portable Document Format (PDF) files for clinical, educational, and research applications.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Computer Graphics
  • Digital Publishing

Background:

  • Cross-sectional imaging (e.g., CT, MRI) generates valuable volumetric data.
  • Visualizing this data in 3D enhances understanding and interpretation.
  • Sharing interactive 3D models within standard documents is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a practical methodology for transforming 2D cross-sectional image slices into interactive 3D models.
  • To detail the process of embedding these 3D models into Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
  • To outline the use of specific software tools for this workflow.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing OsiriX for image segmentation and initial 3D reconstruction.
  • Employing MeshLab for mesh processing and refinement of the 3D model.

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  • Integrating the 3D model into Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Embedding the final 3D model from PowerPoint into a PDF document using Adobe Acrobat.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful conversion of cross-sectional image data into a viewable 3D model.
    • Demonstration of embedding interactive 3D models within a universally accessible PDF format.
    • Provision of a repeatable, step-by-step workflow.

    Conclusions:

    • Embedding 3D radiology models into PDF files offers a significant advancement for data dissemination.
    • This technique facilitates enhanced clinical review, medical education, and scientific research.
    • The described workflow makes advanced 3D visualization accessible through standard document formats.