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 Experiment Videos

Three-dimensional reconstruction of craniofacial deformity using computed tomography.

D C Hemmy, D J David, G T Herman

    Neurosurgery
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Computed tomography (CT) provides accurate 3D imaging of skull and facial bone defects, reducing radiation exposure by eliminating other X-ray exams. This technique allows detailed inspection of osseous structures from all angles.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

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

    Sort by
    Same author

    Reviving through human hippocampal newborn neurons.

    L'Encephale·2021
    Same author

    [Consequences of the monoaminergic systems cross-talk in the antidepressant activity].

    L'Encephale·2018
    Same author

    Glypican-2 levels in cerebrospinal fluid predict the status of adult hippocampal neurogenesis.

    Scientific reports·2017
    Same author

    [Antidepressant and tolerance: Determinants and management of major side effects].

    L'Encephale·2016
    Same author

    Ketamine treatment involves medial prefrontal cortex serotonin to induce a rapid antidepressant-like activity in BALB/cJ mice.

    Neuropharmacology·2016
    Same author

    [The pharmacological basis of the serotonin system: Application to antidepressant response].

    L'Encephale·2016

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Imaging
    • Radiology
    • Anatomy

    Background:

    • Congenital and acquired defects of the skull and facial bones require accurate diagnostic imaging.
    • Conventional radiological examinations may involve multiple procedures and higher radiation doses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of computed tomographic (CT) studies for creating 3D representations of osseous abnormalities in the skull and facial bones.
    • To assess the impact of using CT on reducing overall X-irradiation dose.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing routinely obtained computed tomographic (CT) scans.
    • Applying CT data as a substrate for generating three-dimensional (3D) reconstructions.
    • Eliminating other radiological examination methods.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • CT enables accurate three-dimensional (3D) representation of osseous abnormalities.
    • Osseous structures are faithfully and accurately reproduced.
    • The total dose of X-irradiation is reduced by eliminating alternative imaging techniques.
    • CT allows for complete inspection of the reproduced structures from any viewpoint, including internal views.

    Conclusions:

    • Computed tomography (CT) is an effective tool for the 3D visualization of skull and facial bone defects.
    • CT imaging reduces radiation exposure in the diagnostic workup of craniofacial abnormalities.
    • This modality offers comprehensive inspection capabilities for improved assessment of osseous structures.