Open AccessVirtual modeling and interactive virtual reality display of unusual high-riding cervical aortic arch
Author(s) -
Sarv Priya,
Prashant Nagpal
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
annals of pediatric cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.292
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 0974-2069
pISSN - 0974-5149
DOI - 10.4103/apc.apc_188_19
Subject(s) - virtual reality , medicine , visualization , headset , aortic arch , magnetic resonance imaging , magnetic resonance angiography , interactive visualization , computer vision , radiology , computer science , anatomy , computer graphics (images) , artificial intelligence , aorta , surgery , telecommunications
A cervical aortic arch is a rare vascular malformation that is characterized as a high positioned aortic arch, above the clavicle. The knowledge of its branching pattern is essential to characterize the entity further accurately. Noninvasive cross-sectional imaging, including computed tomography angiography or magnetic resonance angiography, is the imaging methods of choice. Due to highly complex anatomy, three-dimensional (3D) images help in providing improved anatomical visualization. Virtual reality is a relatively new computer-generated simulation technique that allows the interactive display of high-resolution models using a wearable headset and interactive controllers. We describe a rare form of a cervical arch and briefly discuss the latest methods of improved visualization using 3D virtual reality displays and smartphones.