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Volume Measurement of Various Tissues Using the Image J Software
Eun Young Rha1, Ji Min Kim, Gyeol Yoo
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Yeoungdeungpo-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|September 10, 2015
Summary
This study introduces a cost-effective method for measuring tissue volume using free Image J software. This technique simplifies volumetric analysis in reconstructive surgery, offering accessible 3D image analysis.
Area of Science:
- Medical imaging
- Surgical planning
- Biomedical engineering
Background:
- Accurate tissue volume assessment is crucial for reconstructive surgery.
- Current 3D imaging methods for volume analysis are often expensive and require specialized software.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a simple, cost-effective, and accessible method for tissue volume measurement.
- To validate the accuracy of this new method using orbital and breast imaging data.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the publicly available Image J software for volume analysis.
- Applied the method to orbital volumes from facial computed tomography (CT) scans.
- Applied the method to breast volumes from breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Main Results:
- The Image J-based method produced volume measurements comparable to known values.
- Demonstrated successful application in both orbital and breast volumetric analysis.
Conclusions:
- The proposed Image J method offers a practical and affordable solution for volumetric evaluation in reconstructive surgery.
- This technique enhances accessibility to advanced 3D image analysis for surgical planning.
