Open AccessCT cinematic rendering for pelvic primary tumor photorealistic visualization
Author(s) -
Jun Yang,
Kun Li,
Huiyuan Deng,
Jun Feng,
Yong Fei,
Jin Yiren,
Chengde Liao,
Qinqing Li
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.766
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 2223-4292
pISSN - 2223-4306
DOI - 10.21037/qims.2018.09.21
Subject(s) - rendering (computer graphics) , volume rendering , computer science , visualization , radiation treatment planning , radiology , computed tomography , medicine , surgical planning , computer graphics (images) , computer vision , artificial intelligence , radiation therapy
Pelvic tumors can be both complicated and challenging, and computed tomography (CT) has played an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning of these conditions. Cinematic rendering (CR) is a new method of 3D imaging using CT volumetric data. Unlike traditional 3D methods, CR uses the global illumination model to produce high-definition surface details and shadow effects to generate photorealistic images. In this pictorial review, a series of primary pelvic tumor cases are presented to demonstrate the potential value of CR relative to conventional volume rendering (VR). This technique holds great potential in disease diagnosis, preoperative planning, medical education and patient communication.