Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Computed Tomography01:10

Computed Tomography

9.3K
Tomography refers to imaging by sections. Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses computers to analyze several cross-sectional X-rays to reveal minute details about structures in the body.
The technique was invented in the 1970s and is based on the principle that as X-rays pass through the body, they are absorbed or reflected at different levels. In the technique, a patient lies on a motorized platform while a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanner rotates...
9.3K
Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography01:27

Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography

558
DefinitionComputed Tomography (CT) of the genitourinary (GU) tract is a non-invasive imaging modality that utilizes X-rays and computer processing to generate detailed cross-sectional images of the urinary system, encompassing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and adjacent structures such as the adrenal glands.PurposeCT scans of the GU tract serve several diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including:Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Diseases: Detects kidney stones, tumors, cysts, and congenital...
558
Imaging Studies I: CT and MRI01:14

Imaging Studies I: CT and MRI

1.1K
Introduction: MRI and CT scans are crucial advancements in medical imaging techniques, playing a vital role in diagnosing conditions related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Each scan serves distinct purposes, targets specific areas, and requires unique nursing duties.
Description of the Procedures
Computed Tomography (CT) scan:
Computed Tomography (CT) scans use X-ray technology to generate detailed images of bones, organs, and tissues. During the scan, the patient lies on a moving table...
1.1K
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT01:28

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT

486
Cardiac computed tomography (CT) scanning is an advanced cardiac imaging technique that utilizes CT technology, with or without intravenous (IV) contrast, to produce accurate cross-sectional virtual slices of specific areas of the heart, coronary circulation, and major blood vessels such as the aorta, pulmonary veins, and arteries. The computer processes these slices to generate three-dimensional images. Multidetector CT (MDCT) is a rapid form of CT scanning that captures multiple slices...
486

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Comparative analysis of late gadolinium enhancement assessment techniques for monitoring fibrotic changes in myocarditis follow-up.

European radiology·2024
Same author

Photon-Counting Detector CT for Kidney Stone Detection in Excretory Phase CT-Comparison Between Virtual Non-contrast and Virtual Non-iodine Reconstructions in a 3D Printed Kidney Phantom.

Academic radiology·2024
Same author

ESR Essentials: imaging in stable chest pain - practice recommendations by ESCR.

European radiology·2024
Same author

Tungsten-Based Contrast Agent for Photon-Counting Detector CT Angiography in Calcified Coronaries: Comparison to Iodine in a Cardiovascular Phantom.

Investigative radiology·2024
Same author

Virtual calcium removal in calcified coronary arteries with photon-counting detector CT-first <i>in-vivo</i> experience.

Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine·2024
Same author

Multi-Energy Low-Kiloelectron Volt versus Single-Energy Low-Kilovolt Images for Endoleak Detection at CT Angiography of the Aorta.

Radiology. Cardiothoracic imaging·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 15, 2026

Image Rendering Techniques in Postmortem Computed Tomography: Evaluation of Biological Health and Profile in Stranded Cetaceans
12:32

Image Rendering Techniques in Postmortem Computed Tomography: Evaluation of Biological Health and Profile in Stranded Cetaceans

Published on: September 27, 2020

10.3K

Cinematic rendering - an alternative to volume rendering for 3D computed tomography imaging.

Evelyn Dappa1, Kai Higashigaito1, Jürgen Fornaro2

  • 1Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, CH- 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.

Insights Into Imaging
|September 16, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Cinematic rendering (CR) offers a new method for 3D visualization of CT scans, providing more realistic images than traditional volume rendering (VR). Further research is needed to confirm its advantages for medical imaging.

Keywords:
Cinematic renderingComputed tomographyImage processingThree-dimensionalVolume rendering

More Related Videos

Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Visualization in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Thyroid Cancer
03:55

Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Visualization in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Thyroid Cancer

Published on: June 9, 2023

1.1K
3D Printing of Preclinical X-ray Computed Tomographic Data Sets
11:06

3D Printing of Preclinical X-ray Computed Tomographic Data Sets

Published on: March 22, 2013

41.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 15, 2026

Image Rendering Techniques in Postmortem Computed Tomography: Evaluation of Biological Health and Profile in Stranded Cetaceans
12:32

Image Rendering Techniques in Postmortem Computed Tomography: Evaluation of Biological Health and Profile in Stranded Cetaceans

Published on: September 27, 2020

10.3K
Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Visualization in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Thyroid Cancer
03:55

Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Visualization in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Thyroid Cancer

Published on: June 9, 2023

1.1K
3D Printing of Preclinical X-ray Computed Tomographic Data Sets
11:06

3D Printing of Preclinical X-ray Computed Tomographic Data Sets

Published on: March 22, 2013

41.1K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiology
  • Computer-Aided Diagnosis

Background:

  • Volume rendering (VR) is the standard for 3D image post-processing of computed tomography (CT) data.
  • Visualizing complex anatomical structures is crucial in medical diagnostics.
  • A novel technique, cinematic rendering (CR), has emerged for CT image data post-processing.

Approach:

  • This review compares the image appearance and clinical value of CR against conventional VR.
  • The comparison spans various anatomical regions and clinical applications.
  • The study focuses on the visual characteristics and potential benefits of CR.

Key Points:

  • Cinematic rendering (CR) produces more natural, photo-realistic images compared to VR.
  • Both CR and VR excel at visualizing high-density structures like bones and contrast-enhanced vessels.
  • CR's enhanced illumination offers a more intuitive representation of anatomical data.

Conclusions:

  • Cinematic rendering (CR) is an innovative 3D visualization technique for CT data.
  • CR provides a more photo-realistic anatomical representation than VR.
  • CR, like VR, demonstrates superior image quality for high-density structures.