• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.65-70
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• 2018

CT 장치는 물체 내부의 단면 영상 획득이 가능하기 때문에 여러 분야에 광범위하게 사용되고 있다. 단면 영상을 획득하는 여러 단계의 에러 요인들로 인해 다양한 아티팩트가 유발되고 있다. 장치에 의해 발생하는 링 아티팩트를 조사하였다. $512{\times}512$ 크기의 수치 팬텀을 구현하고 대수적 재구성 기법으로 링 아티팩트의 특성을 연구하였다. 프로그램은 Visual C++로 작성하였으며 720개의 투영 및 1,280개의 검출기 픽셀을 갖는 상황에서 구현하였다. 링 아티팩트는 검출기 픽셀의 검출 효율이 서로 달라서 발생한다는 것을 확인하였다. Ring Value 값이 증가할수록 Ring Intensity의 값도 증가하였고, 영상의 원점에 가까울수록 링 아티팩트가 강하게 나타났다. 단면 영상에서 링 아티팩트가 발생하는 위치를 파악하고 역으로 검출기 픽셀의 위치를 추적해 검출효율을 보정함으로써 링 아티팩트를 제거할 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제12권11호
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• pp.2077-2082
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• 2008

최근 MRI와 CT와 같은 의료영상에서의 진보한 기술은 의사들에게 상세한 해부학적 정보를 제공하게 하여 그들의 진단 능력을 향상시키고 있다. 일반적으로 보다 상세한 정보를 얻기 위해서는 많은 수의 MRI이미지를 필요로 한다. 그러나 일반 병원에서 접하는 MRI 기계의 성능이 우수하지 않은 경우가 많고 따라서 획득되는 이미지의 수가 적다. 결과적으로 적은 수의 슬라이스를 이용해 3D surface를 재구성하게 되면 퀄리티가 낮아지는 문제가 발생한다. 본 논문에서는 적은 수의 슬라이스를 이용하여 높은 퀄리티의 3D surface를 얻는 방법을 제안한다. 이를 위한 알고리즘은 먼저 원하는 영역의 경계를 찾아서 그 경계선들의 점을 찾는다. 이러한 점들로부터 Radial Basis Function을 이용해서 점들을 모두 지나는 음함수 곡면 수식을 생성한다. 생성된 음함수 곡면수식으로부터 Marching cube 알고리즘을 이용하여 렌더링 한다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.133-139
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• 2014

Background Various shapes and designs of the gluteal artery perforator flap have been used for treating sacral pressure sores and reconstructing breasts. To establish the ideal fasciocutaneous flap design for use in the gluteal area, the soft tissue thickness distribution was measured. Methods Twenty-one buttocks of adult Korean cadavers were analyzed through rectangular subfascial dissection. Each buttock was divided horizontally into 10 sections and vertically into 10 sections, and then, the thickness at the corners of the sections was measured. For the sake of comparison and statistical verification with living bodies, computed tomography (CT) images of 120 buttocks of patients were randomly selected. Five horizontal sections and 4 vertical sections were made, and the thickness at each corner was recorded. Results According to the dissection and the CT images, the area with the thinnest soft tissues in the buttock was around the posterior superior iliac spine, close to the sacral area. The thickest area was the superolateral area of the buttock, which was 3.24 times and 2.15 times thicker than the thinnest area in the studies on cadaver anatomy and the CT images, respectively. Conclusions The thickness of the soft tissues in the buttocks differed by area. The superolateral area had the thickest soft tissues, and the superomedial area had the thinnest. This study includes information on the distribution of the thickness of the gluteal soft tissues of Koreans. The outcome of this study may contribute to the design of effective local flaps for pressure sore reconstruction and free flaps for breast reconstruction.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.153-159
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• 2020

Purpose: This study was conducted evaluate the influence of reconstruction parameters of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) images on bone mineral density (BMD) analyses. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of micro-CT images of the maxillae of 5 Wistar rats, acquired using a SkyScan 1174 unit (Bruker, Kontich, Belgium). Each acquisition was reconstructed following the manufacturer's recommendations(standard protocol; SP) for the application of artifact correction tools(beam hardening correction [BHC], 45%; smoothing filter, degree 2; and ring artifact correction [RAC], level 5). Additionally, images were reconstructed with 36 protocols combining different settings of artifact correction tools (P0 to P35). BMD analysis was performed for each reconstructed image. The BMD values obtained for each protocol were compared to those obtained using the SP through repeated-measures analysis of variance with the Dunnett post hoc test(α=0.05). Results: The BMD values obtained from all protocols that used a BHC of 45% did not significantly differ from those obtained using the SP (P>0.05). The other protocols all yielded significantly different BMD values from the SP(P<0.05). The smoothing and RAC tools did not affect BMD values. Conclusion: BMD values measured on micro-CT images were influenced by the BHC level. Higher levels of BHC induced higher values of BMD.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.16-23
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• 2007

This study was performed as part of a research project aimed at developing an ultrasonic computed tomography (CT) system of wood for field application. In this reports, we investigate the variation of wave velocities on the cross section of real size wooden structural member to confirm the reason of image distortion on CT image of wood, and then proposed a new image reconstruction method by considering the velocity variation on wood cross section. First of all, the effect of wood anisotropy on ultrasonic velocities of wooden members was investigated. Based on the relationship between ultrasonic velocity and annual ring angle, which was obtained from test results of small clear specimens, ultrasonic velocities of each measuring angle were predicted. Next, they were compared with the ultrasonic velocities measured on five wood disks. There were very large differences between predicted and measured results, thought to be caused by the skewing effect of ultrasound and the presence of juvenile-wood. Based on these findings, a new method was proposed to reconstruct cross-sectional image of wood. By using this method, some distortions on reconstructed images could be removed, and defects were more easily and clearly detected. The minimum size of detectable defect was decreased remarkably, from 33 mm to 13 mm. However, the size of the detected defect was enlarged and the position somewhat shifted to the specimen surface on the CT images, which was also thought to be caused by the skewing effect of ultrasound. Additional research has been planned to solve these problems.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.36-42
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• 2009

역공학의 한 방법으로 엑스선 전산 단층촬영 장치에서 획득한 삼차원 데이터를 CAD(computeraided design) 데이터로 변환하여 쾌속조형 모델을 제작할 수 있고, 또한 삼차원 가시화를 통해 피검사체의 오차를 확인하고 분석할 수 있는 알고리즘들에 대한 연구를 수행하였다. 연구 결과를 바탕으로 GUI(graphical user interface) 기반의 소프트웨어를 개발하였다. 개발한 소프트웨어의 검증을 위하여 산업 및 의료용 샘플들에 대한 전산 단층촬영 스캐닝을 수행하고 CAD 데이터 변환 및 컴퓨터 원용 결함진단 시뮬레이션을 수행하였다. 이를 통해 컴퓨터 원용 결함진단의 산업 및 의료분야 적용 가능성을 확인하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.379-384
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• 2008

Purpose: Currently, using perforator artery flaps especially anterolateral thigh flaps are widely used for reconstruction of extremities, head and neck. Obtaining a precise anatomical picture prior to operation will translate to a more accurate, efficient and safe procedure. Authors used 3D-image work up via 64-slice MDCT to make a more precise preoperative plan. Methods: A total of 10 patients underwent soft tissue reconstruction with anterolateral thigh flap from December 2006 to December 2007. The 64-Channel MDCT (LightSpeed VCT, GE, USA) was used and 3D images were reconstructed. Findings from MDCT were applied to the preoperative planning and confirmed with intraoperative findings. Results: The average number of perforator arteries from lateral circumflex femoral artery was 2. The average lengths of vascular pedicle from the origin of lateral circumflex femoral artery to the first and second perforator artery were 11.0 cm and 20.0 cm, respectively. The average diameter of the pedicle artery was 2.2 mm. The locations of the perforator arteries were mapped and localized on the body surface based on the MDCT result. These were confirmed through direct visualization intraoperatively. Conclusion: MDCT has an advantage of obtaining accurate images of the general anatomy and even fine structures like perforator arteries. By using this state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technique, it is now possible to make an operative plan safely and easily.

• 치과방사선
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.283-290
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• 1992

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the spatial relationship of facial bone more accurately. For this study, the three-dimensional images of dry skull were reconstructed using computer image analysis system and three-dimensional reconstructive program involved CT. The obtained results were as follows: 1. Three-dimensional reconstructive CT results in images that have better resolution and more contrast 2. It showed good marginal images of anatomical structure on both three-dimensional CT and computer image analysis system, but the roof of orbit, the lacrimal bone and the squamous portion of temporal bone were hardly detectable. 3. The partial loss of image data were observed during the regeneration of saved image data on three-dimensional CT. 4. It saved the more time for reconstruction of three-dimensional images using computer image analysis system. But, the capacity of hardware was limited for inputting of image data and three-dimensional reconstructive process. 5. We could observe the spatial relationship between the region of interest and the surrounding structures by three-dimensional reconstructive images without invasive method.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.13-18
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• 2004

Purpose : This study was to evaluate the influence of slice thickness of computed tomography (CT) and rapid protyping (RP) type on the accuracy of 3-dimensional medical model. Materials and Methods: Transaxial CT data of human dry skull were taken from multi-detector spiral CT. Slice thickness were 1, 2, 3 and 4 mm respectively. Three-dimensional image model reconstruction using 3-D visualization medical software (V-works /sup TM/ 3.0) and RP model fabrications were followed. 2-RP models were 3D printing (Z402, Z Corp., Burlington, USA) and Stereolithographic Apparatus model. Linear measurements of anatomical landmarks on dry skull, 3-D image model, and 2-RP models were done and compared according to slice thickness and RP model type. Results: There were relative error percentage in absolute value of 0.97, 1.98,3.83 between linear measurements of dry skull and image models of 1, 2, 3 mm slice thickness respectively. There was relative error percentage in absolute value of 0.79 between linear measurements of dry skull and SLA model. There was relative error difference in absolute value of 2.52 between linear measurements of dry skull and 3D printing model. Conclusion: These results indicated that 3-dimensional image model of thin slice thickness and stereolithographic RP model showed relative high accuracy.

• 대한전자공학회논문지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.79-88
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• 1989

본 논문에서는 2차원적인 CT영상의 단면으로부터 3차원 영상을 재구성하고 수정하기 위한 시스템을 구성하기 위하여 선형 octree를 이용하였다. 선형 octree를 소형 컴퓨터 시스템에 적용할 경우, 재구성하기 위하여 소요되는 많은 데이터를 효율적으로 압축할 수 있었다. 특히 이러한 트리구조는 공간적인 개념이 포함되어 있는 계층적인 표현방식을 갖기 때문에 3차원 영상을 2차원 화면에 표현하기 위한 은면제거를 효율적으로 수행할 수 있었으며, 관측위치의 변환 및 명암표시의 실현이 가능하였다. 실제 CT에 의하여 획득된 인체기관을 재구성하여 봄으로서 기술적 기법들 확인하였으며, 임상적인 치료와 외과 수술계획에 사용될 가능성을 확인하여 보았다.