Three-dimensional Reconstruction of Anatomical Structures: Interactive Software Providing Patient Specific Solutions

ABS TRACT Objective: Recent advances in patient specific three-dimensional (3D) modeling serve as the initial platform for developing computational simulations and tools for prognostic foresight. In this study, we introduce the preliminary results of a semi-automatic software program, TT3D-BMMP (TanTuna 3D-Başkent Measuring and Modeling Program), developed in our laboratory that generates 3D reconstruction from a set of tomographic medical images. Material and Methods: The software uses two-dimensional patient dataset, segments the selected anatomical structure then generates surface mesh structure in a universal format of “msh”. Segmentation is performed by an automatic algorithm with manual correction option. Post-processing options such as rendering and visualizations may be performed in any programs with post-processor option. In the construction of programming algorithms anonymized computer tomography datasets were used which were obtained from freely available websites. Results: The preliminary results of the software were discussed on various anatomical models by means of automatic and manual segmentations, different resolutions, manual corrections, capabilities and limitations. This study offers and describes interactively ever developing, freely available application for 3D visualization of anatomical structures from actual patient cases. Conclusion: We believe the software will serve as one of the main platforms for the future studies ranging from patient specific simulations to bio-printing.

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