3D Polygonal Models from CAT Scans for Medical Planning
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Publication Date
11-26-2006
Publication Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Virtual Concept—Virtual Reality for Supporting Decision Making and Innovation
Abstract
As radiation treatment/surgery becomes increasingly available at various medical centers around the world, it becomes also the preferred choice for tumors treatment. Planning is a crucial part of the process because it can detect collisions between various components of the hardware delivering the radiation and the patient. Simulated planning requires a 3D model of the patient. This paper reports on the design and implementation of an on-the-fly conversion system of the patient CT (Coherent Tomography) data into a 3D representation. This work is complementary to the goal of creating a real-time 3D graphical simulator for an advanced radiation therapy/surgery system that improves the planning process supporting the decision making process as well as innovation in medical planning.
Recommended Citation
Hamza-Lup, Felix G., Dan Lipsa.
2006.
"3D Polygonal Models from CAT Scans for Medical Planning."
Proceedings of the International Conference on Virtual Concept—Virtual Reality for Supporting Decision Making and Innovation: 1-3 Playa de Carmen, Cancun, Mexico: Virtual Concept.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/compsci-facpubs/157
