• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제42권
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• pp.17.1-17.11
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• 2020

Background: To evaluate the facial asymmetry, three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) has been used widely. This study proposed a method to quantify facial asymmetry based on 3D-CT. Methods: The normal standard group consisted of twenty-five male subjects who had a balanced face and normal occlusion. Five anatomical landmarks were selected as reference points and ten anatomical landmarks were selected as measurement points to evaluate facial asymmetry. The formula of facial asymmetry index was designed by using the distances between the landmarks. The index value on a specific landmark indicated zero when the landmarks were located on the three-dimensional symmetric position. As the asymmetry of landmarks increased, the value of facial asymmetry index increased. For ten anatomical landmarks, the mean value of facial asymmetry index on each landmark was obtained in the normal standard group. Facial asymmetry index was applied to the patients who had undergone orthognathic surgery. Preoperative facial asymmetry and postoperative improvement were evaluated. Results: The reference facial asymmetry index on each landmark in the normal standard group was from 1.77 to 3.38. A polygonal chart was drawn to visualize the degree of asymmetry. In three patients who had undergone orthognathic surgery, it was checked that the method of facial asymmetry index showed the preoperative facial asymmetry and the postoperative improvement well. Conclusions: The current new facial asymmetry index could efficiently quantify the degree of facial asymmetry from 3D-CT. This method could be used as an evaluation standard for facial asymmetry analysis.

• 대한전자공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전자공학회 2002년도 ITC-CSCC -2
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• pp.802-805
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• 2002

In the three-dimensional domain image expressed with two-dimensional slice images, such as fMRI images and multi-slice CT images, we propose the three-dimensional domain automatic segmentation for the purpose of extracting region. In this paper, we segmented each domain from the fMRI images of the head of people and monkey. We used the neural network "Pulse-Coupled Neural Network" which is one of the models of visual cortex of the brain based on the knowledge from neurophysiology as the technique. By using this technique, we can segment the region without any learning. Then, we reported the result of division of each domain and extraction to the fMRI slice images of human's head using "three-dimensional Pulse-Coupled Neural Network" which is arranged and created the neuron in the shape of a three-dimensional lattice.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.209-211
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• 2008

Pseudoaneurysm arising from the superficial temporal artery (STA) is a rare and potentially critical cause of palpable mass. Most pseudoaneurysms form as a result of blunt trauma and present as painless, pulsatile mass that may be associated with pathologic finding and enlarged size. We report a rare case of pseudoaneurysm arising from STA caused by blunt injury and diagnosed by 3-dimensional computed tomography (CT) angiography.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.153-158
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• 1988

A three-dimensional surface is reconstructed from contour information as identified on two-dimensional computed tomographic slices. Gradient operator with curvature constraint would be applied to extract the contour automatically, and backtracking is also adopted to reduce the tracking error. The surface between the consecutive slice is efficiently reconstructed using a triangular surface tiles. Hidden surface elimination, shading and parallel projection of the reconstructed surface are provied on the display screen.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.52-59
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• 2020

Purpose: To evaluate and compare the feasibilities of magnetic resonance (MR) image-based planning using synthetic computed tomography (sCT) versus CT (pCT)-based planning in helical tomotherapy for prostate cancer. Materials and Methods: A retrospective evaluation was performed in 16 patients with prostate cancer who had been treated with helical tomotherapy. MR images were acquired using a dedicated therapy sequence; sCT images were generated using magnetic resonance for calculating attenuation (MRCAT). The three-dimensional dose distribution according to sCT was recalculated using a previously optimized plan and was compared with the doses calculated using pCT. Results: The mean planning target volume doses calculated by sCT and pCT differed by 0.65% ± 1.11% (p = 0.03). Three-dimensional gamma analysis at a 2%/2 mm dose difference/distance to agreement yielded a pass rate of 0.976 (range, 0.658 to 0.986). Conclusion: The dose distribution results obtained using tomotherapy from MR-only simulations were in good agreement with the dose distribution results from simulation CT, with mean dose differences of less than 1% for target volume and normal organs in patients with prostate cancer.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2008년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.869-870
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• 2008

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.59-64
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• 1985

Computation of three dimensional dose distribution using CT image and RT plan was applied to a case of pituitary adenoma. Algorithm was based on two dimensional Tissue Maximun Ratio model extended to the third dimension. The resulting isodose curve of transeverse, coronal and sagittal section was demonstrated. This RT plan allows computation of dose distribution in any arbitarily defined plane in addition to conventional cross sectional view.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.15-23
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• 2009

Constant technological developments in coronary artery disease have contributed to the assessment of both the presence of coronary stenosis and its hemodynamic consequences. Hence, noninvasive imaging helps guide therapeutic decisions by providing complementary information on coronary morphology and on myocardial perfusion and metabolism. This can he done using single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) or positron emission tomography (PET) and multidetector CT (MDCT). Advances in image-processing software and the advent of SPECT/CT and PET/CT have paved the way for the combination of image datasets from different modalities, giving rise to hybrid imaging. Three dimensional cardiac hybrid imaging helped to confirm hemodynamic significance in many lesions, add new lesions such as left main coronay artery disease, exclude equivocal defects, correct the corresponding arteries to their allocated defects and identify culprit segment. Cardiac hybrid imaging avoids the mental integration of functional and morphologic images and facilitates a comprehensive interpretation of coronaty lesions and their pathophysiologic adequacy by three dimensional display of fused images, and allows the best evaluation of myocardial territories and the coronary-artery branches that serve each territory. This integration of functional and morphological information were feasible to intuitively convincing and might facilitate development of a comprehensive non-invasive assessment of coronary artery disease.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.208-215
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• 2009

2차원의 영상을 이용한 돌출형 전립선 비대증의 부피 평가방법에서 돌출부위를 포함시킬 경우와 포함시키지 않을 경우의 부피변화를 3차원 볼륨 렌더링(volume rendering, VR)을 이용하여 비교 평가하고자 한다. 돌출형 전립선 부피측정을 위한 가상 전립선 모델은 곤약을 이용해 임의로 평균 1 cm 정도로 돌출되도록 하여 10 ml에서 각각 10 ml씩 부피를 변화시켜 100 ml까지 총 10 개의 모델을 제작하였다. 이 때 제작된 모델의 부피측정은 64 channel 전산화단층촬영(computed tomography, CT)과 3.0 Tesla 자기공명영상(magnetic resonance image, MRI)을 이용하여 획득된 3차원 볼륨 영상자료로 계측하였다. 산출한 CT와 MRI영상들의 3차원 볼륨데이터 근접성 평가를 위해 wilcoxon 부호순위(signed rank) 검정을 하였다. 또한 획득한 영상자료는 3차원 영상처리를 통하여 볼륨 렌더링으로 재구성한 후 타원체부피공식법을 이용하여 돌출부위를 포함시킬 때와 포함하지 않을 때의 부피를 구하였다. 이 때 돌출 유무에 따라 각각 측정된 부피와 3차원 볼륨 렌더링의 부피를 wilcoxon 부호순위(signed rank) 검정을 사용하여 유의성을 평가했으며 상관계수(pearson's correlation coefficient, r)를 사용하여 상관관계를 분석하였다. 계측된 가상 전립선 모델의 돌출부위길이는 CT에서 $0.90{\pm}0.18\;mm$, MRI에서 $0.75{\pm}0.11\;mm$이었으며, CT와 MRI에서 계측된 3차원 영상 부피의 p-value는 0.414로 유의한 차이는 없었다. 그러나 MRI에서 측정된 3차원 영상 부피와 2차원 영상에서 돌출부위를 포함시킬 때의 p-value는 0.005인 반면 포함하지 않을 때의 p-value는 0.139로 나타났으며, CT에서도 측정된 3차원 영상 부피와 2차원 영상에서 돌출부위를 포함시킬 때의 p-value는 0.005인 반면 포함하지 않을 때의 p-value는 0.057로 나타났다. 돌출형 전립선의 부피측정은 돌출부위를 제외하고 상하길이를 측정하는 것이 3차원 볼륨 렌더링에 의한 부피 값과 더 가까운 부피 값을 얻을 수 있었다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.268-272
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of reconstruction kernel, and slice thickness on the accuracy of spiral CT-based volume assessment over a range of object sizes typical of synthetic simulated tumor. Spiral CT scanning was performed at various reconstruction kernels (soft tissue, standard, bone), and slice thickness (1, 2, 3 mm) using a phantom made of gelatin and 10 synthetic simulated tumors of different sizes (diameter 3.0-12.0 mm). Three-dimensional volume assessments were obtained using an automated software tool. Results were compared with the reference volume by calculating the percentage error. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA and setting statistical significance at P < 0.05. In general, smaller slice thickness and larger sphere diameters produced more accurate volume assessment than larger slice thickness and smaller sphere diameter. The measured volumes were larger than the actual volumes by a common factor depending on slice thickness; in 100HU simulated tumors that had statistically significant, 1 mm slice thickness produced on average 27.41%, 2 mm slice thickness produced 45.61%, 3 mm slice thickness produced 93.36% overestimates of volume. However, there was no statistically significant difference in volume error for spiral CT scans taken with techniques where only reconstruction kernel was changed. These results supported that synthetic simulated tumor size, slice thickness were significant parameters in determining volume measurement errors. For an accurate volumetric measurement of an object, it is critical to select an appropriate slice thickness and to consider the size of an object.