3D Lumbar Visualization Based on VTK with Fusing Sagital Slices and Aixal Slices

Based on the anatomical consistency in two series MRI images of a patient in different postures, an algorithm computing a spatially intersectant line of two images from each series is proposed. Furthermore, the anatomical corresponding section of 3D datasets formed by these series can be located. Finally, the datasets are 3D visualized with VTK (Visualization ToolKits). This would be of great help to physicians when they give diagnoses. Also, the algorithm has its application in image registration, image segmentation and 3D visualization.

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