Image Processing in Radiology - Current Applications

Foreword

Preface

Contents

Technical Basis of Image Processing

US Image Acquisition

3D MRI Acquisition: Technique

MDCT Image Acquisition to Enable Optimal 3D Data Evaluation

Segmentation of Radiological Images

Elaboration of the Images in the Spatial Domain. 2D Graphics

3D Medical Image Processing

Virtual Endoscopy

3D Image Fusion

Image Processing on Diagnostic Workstations

Image Processing: Clinical Applications

Temporal Bone

Virtual Endoscopy of the Paranasal Sinuses

Dental and Maxillofacial Applications

Virtual Laryngoscopy

Thorax

Cardiovascular Applications

From the Esophagus to the Small Bowel

CT and MR Colonography

Techniques of Virtual Dissection of the Colon Based on Spiral CT Data

Unfolded Cube Projection of the Colon

Liver

Pancreas

Biliary Tract

Urinary Tract

Musculoskeletal System

Special Topics

Clinical Applications of 3D Imaging in Emergencies

Computer-Aided Diagnosis: Clinical Applications in the Breast

Computer Aided Diagnosis: Clinical Applications in CT Colonography

Ultrasound-, CT- and MR- Guided Robot- Assisted Interventions

Virtual Liver Surgery Planning

List of Acronyms

Subject Index

List of Contributors