ADR - Anatomy-Driven Reformation

Kretschmer J, Soza G, Tietjen C, Suehling M, Preim B, Stamminger M (2014)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2014

Journal

IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Pages Range: 2496-2505

DOI: 10.1109/TVCG.2014.2346405

Abstract

Dedicated visualization methods are among the most important tools of modern computer-aided medical applications. Reformation methods such as Multiplanar Reformation or Curved Planar Reformation have evolved as useful tools that facilitate diagnostic and therapeutic work. In this paper, we present a novel approach that can be seen as a generalization of Multiplanar Reformation to curved surfaces. The main concept is to generate reformatted medical volumes driven by the individual anatomical geometry of a specific patient. This process generates flat views of anatomical structures that facilitate many tasks such as diagnosis, navigation and annotation. Our reformation framework is based on a non-linear as-rigid-as-possible volumetric deformation scheme that uses generic triangular surface meshes as input. To manage inevitable distortions during reformation, we introduce importance maps which allow controlling the error distribution and improving the overall visual quality in areas of elevated interest. Our method seamlessly integrates with well-established concepts such as the slice-based inspection of medical datasets and we believe it can improve the overall efficiency of many medical workflows. To demonstrate this, we additionally present an integrated visualization system and discuss several use cases that substantiate its benefits.

Authors with CRIS profile

Jan Kretschmer Chair of Visual Computing Marc Stamminger Chair of Visual Computing

Related research project(s)

Modeling and Visualization of Vascular and Skeletal Anatomy Nov. 1, 2011 - Oct. 31, 2016

Involved external institutions

Siemens AG

Germany (DE) Siemens Corporate Research

United States (USA) (US) Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Kretschmer, J., Soza, G., Tietjen, C., Suehling, M., Preim, B., & Stamminger, M. (2014). ADR - Anatomy-Driven Reformation. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 2496-2505. https://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2014.2346405

MLA:

Kretschmer, Jan, et al. "ADR - Anatomy-Driven Reformation." IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (2014): 2496-2505.

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