Visualization and Exploration of Segmented Anatomic Structures

Abstract

See, stats, and : https : / / www . researchgate . net / publication / 258099547 Visualization Anatomical Dataset CITATIONS 0 READS 22 2 , including : Bernhard Otto - von - Guericke - Universität 462 , 241 SEE Available : Bernhard Retrieved : 03 Summary . This chapter provides an introduction into the visualization of seg - mented anatomic structures using indirect and direct volume rendering methods . Indirect volume rendering typically generates a polygonal representation of an organ surface , whereas this surface may exhibit staircasing artifacts due to the segmenta - tion . Since our visual perception is highly sensitive to discontinuities , it is important to provide adequate methods to remove or at least reduce these artifacts . One of the most frequently visualized anatomical structures are blood vessels . Their complex topology and geometric shape represent specific challenges . Therefore , we explore the use of model assumptions to improve the visual representation of blood vessels . Finally , virtual endoscopy as one of the novel exploration methods is discussed .