Evaluating the use of three-dimensional reconstruction visualization technology for precise laparoscopic resection in gastroesophageal junction cancer

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic gastrectomy for esophagogastric junction(EGJ)carcinoma enables the removal of the carcinoma at the junction between the stomach and esophagus while preserving the gastric function,thereby providing patients with better treatment outcomes and quality of life.Nonetheless,this surgical technique also presents some challenges and limitations.Therefore,three-dimensional reconstruction visualization technology(3D RVT)has been introduced into the procedure,providing doctors with more comprehensive and intuitive anatomical information that helps with surgical planning,navigation,and outcome evaluation.AIM To discuss the application and advantages of 3D RVT in precise laparoscopic resection of EGJ carcinomas.METHODS Data were obtained from the electronic or paper-based medical records at The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University from January 2020 to June 2022.A total of 120 patients diagnosed with EGJ carcinoma were included in the study.Of these,68 underwent laparoscopic resection after computed tomography(CT)-enhanced scanning and were categorized into the 2D group,whereas 52 underwent laparoscopic resection after CT-enhanced scanning and 3D RVT and were categorized into the 3D group.This study had two outcome measures:the deviation between tumor-related factors(such as maximum tumor diameter and infiltration length)in 3D RVT and clinical reality,and surgical outcome indicators(such as operative time,intraoperative blood loss,number of lymph node dissections,R0 resection rate,postoperative hospital stay,postoperative gas discharge time,drainage tube removal time,and related complications)between the 2D and 3D groups.RESULTS Among patients included in the 3D group,27 had a maximum tumor diameter of less than 3 cm,whereas 25 had a diameter of 3 cm or more.In actual surgical observations,24 had a diameter of less than 3 cm,whereas 28 had a diameter of 3 cm or more.The findings were consistent between the two methods(χ^(2)=0.346,P=0.556),with a kappa consistency coefficient of 0.808.With respect to infiltration length,in the 3D group,23 patients had a length of less than 5 cm,whereas 29 had a length of 5 cm or more.In actual surgical observations,20 cases had a length of less than 5 cm,whereas 32 had a length of 5 cm or more.The findings were consistent between the two methods(χ^(2)=0.357,P=0.550),with a kappa consistency coefficient of 0.486.Pearson correlation analysis showed that the maximum tumor diameter and infiltration length measured using 3D RVT were positively correlated with clinical observations during surgery(r=0.814 and 0.490,both P<0.05).The 3D group had a shorter operative time(157.02±8.38 vs 183.16±23.87),less intraoperative blood loss(83.65±14.22 vs 110.94±22.05),and higher number of lymph node dissections(28.98±2.82 vs 23.56±2.77)and R0 resection rate(80.77%vs 61.64%)than the 2D group.Furthermore,the 3D group had shorter hospital stay[8(8,9)vs 13(14,16)],time to gas passage[3(3,4)vs 4(5,5)],and drainage tube removal time[4(4,5)vs 6(6,7)]than the 2D group.The complication rate was lower in the 3D group(11.54%)than in the 2D group(26.47%)(χ^(2)=4.106,P<0.05).CONCLUSION Using 3D RVT,doctors can gain a more comprehensive and intuitive understanding of the anatomy and related lesions of EGJ carcinomas,thus enabling more accurate surgical planning.

Digital measurement of bone tumor volume by CT three-dimensional reconstruction technology

Objective To discuss the measurement of bone tumor volume on the basis of three dimensional images segmentation technology. Methods Twenty patients with lacunar bone tumor from Tianjin Hospital and Tongji Hospital were included in the

Research on CT characteristics reconstruction technology

The traditional computed tomography(CT)reconstruction methods are noisy,low resolution,poor contrast,and generally not suitable to detect the smaller flaws.Besides,the filter design is also difficult.The CT characteristics reconstruction technology was brought forward to improve in these aspects,which is defined to directly reconstruct the characteristics of the projection for the best requirements not the overall image quality.The two-dimension(2D)and three-dimension(3D)CT characteristics reconstruction algorithm were firstly introduced,then by detailed analysis,experimental results and comparsion of parameters calculated,its advantages in keeping better high-frequency feature,better noise immunity,short time-consuming and easier design are verified.

Three-dimensional visualization of soil pore structure using computed tomography

The geometric and spatial characteristics of pore structures determine the permeability and water retention of soils, which have important effects on soil functional diversity and ecological restoration. Until recently, there have not been tools and methods to visually and quantitatively describe the characteristics of soil pores. To solve this problem, this research reconstructs the geometry and spatial distribution of soil pores by the marching cubes method, texture mapping method and the ray casting method widely used in literature. The objectives were to explore an optimal method for three-dimensional visualization of soil pore structure by comparing the robustness of the three methods on soil CT images with single pore structure and porosity ranging from low (2–5%) to high (12–18%), and to evaluate the reconstruction performance of the three methods with different geometric features. The results demonstrate that there are aliases (jagged edges) and deficiency at the boundaries of the model reconstructed by the marching cubes method and pore volumes are smaller than the ground truth, whereas the results of the texture mapping method lack the details of pore structures. For all the soil images, the ray casting method is preferable since it better preserves the pore characteristics of the ground truth. Furthermore, the ray casting method produced the best soil pore model with higher rendering speed and lower memory consumption. Therefore, the ray casting method provides a more advanced method for visualization of pore structures and provides an optional technique for the study of the transport of moisture and the exchange of air in soil.

Three-dimensional printing technology for patient-matched instrument in treatment of cubitus varus deformity:A case report

BACKGROUND Recently,medical three-dimensional printing technology(3DPT)has demonstrated potential benefits for the treatment of cubitus varus deformity(CVD)by improving accuracy of the osteotomy through the use of an osteotomy guide,with or without a patient-mated plate.Here,we present an interesting CVD case,involving a patient who was treated with corrective biplanar chevron osteotomy using an innovative customized osteotomy guide and a newly designed patient-matched monoblock crosslink plate created with 3DPT.CASE SUMMARY A 32-year-old female presented with a significant CVD from childhood injury.A computer simulation was processed using images from computerized tomography scans of both upper extremities.The biplanar chevron osteotomy was designed to create identical anatomy between the mirror image of the contralateral distal humerus and the osteotomized distal humerus.Next,the customized osteotomy guide and patient-matched monoblock crosslink plate were designed and printed.A simulation osteotomy was created for the real-sized bone model,and the operation was performed using the posterior paratricipital approach with k-wire positioning from the customized osteotomy guide as a predrilled hole for screw fixation to achieve immediate control of the reduction after osteotomy.Our method allowed for successful treatment of the CVD case,significantly improving the patient’s radiographic and clinical outcomes,with satisfactory result.CONCLUSION 3DPT-created patient-matched osteotomy guide and instrumentation provides accurate control during CVD correction.

Application of digital technology in nasal reconstruction

Nasal defects are facial defects caused by trauma,tumors,or congenital diseases that seriously damage a patient’s physical and mental health.Nasal defects,from skin defects to total nasal defects,require surgical repair and reconstruction to restore the appearance and function of the nose,which have always been challenges for rhinoplasty.The development of digital technology has increased the possibility of nasal reconstruction.Digital technology is involved in the preoperative,intraoperative,and postoperative stages of nasal construction and is of great significance in improving the effect of this surgery.This article reviews the application of major digital technologies,including three-dimensional(3D)imaging technology,computer-assisted surgical navigation,and 3D printing,in nasal reconstruction and discusses the shortcomings of the current application of digital technology.

Large-scale spatial data visualization method based on augmented reality

Background A task assigned to space exploration satellites involves detecting the physical environment within a certain space.However,space detection data are complex and abstract.These data are not conducive for researchers'visual perceptions of the evolution and interaction of events in the space environment.Methods A time-series dynamic data sampling method for large-scale space was proposed for sample detection data in space and time,and the corresponding relationships between data location features and other attribute features were established.A tone-mapping method based on statistical histogram equalization was proposed and applied to the final attribute feature data.The visualization process is optimized for rendering by merging materials,reducing the number of patches,and performing other operations.Results The results of sampling,feature extraction,and uniform visualization of the detection data of complex types,long duration spans,and uneven spatial distributions were obtained.The real-time visualization of large-scale spatial structures using augmented reality devices,particularly low-performance devices,was also investigated.Conclusions The proposed visualization system can reconstruct the three-dimensional structure of a large-scale space,express the structure and changes in the spatial environment using augmented reality,and assist in intuitively discovering spatial environmental events and evolutionary rules.

Three-dimensional digital technology-assisted precise tumor resection and reconstruction of the femoral trochanter and postoperative functional recovery:a retrospective study

Background The trochanter of the femur is a common site for bone tumors.However,locating the specificboundary of bone tumor infiltration and determining the surgical method can be challenging.The objective of thisstudy was to review the diagnosis,treatment,and surgical outcomes of patients with tumors or tumor-like changesin the femoral trochanter after computer-assisted precise tumor resection and hip-preserving reconstruction ofthe trochanter.Methods From January 2005 to September 2020,11 patients with trochanteric tumors(aged:18–53 years;sixmales and five females)were treated in Guangzhou First People’s Hospital.The cases included aneurysmal bonecyst(n=1),giant cell tumor of bone(n=2),fibrous histiocytoma of bone(n=1),endochondroma(n=1),andfibrous dysplasia of bone(n=6).For patients with trochanteric tumors,computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scanning were performed before operation to obtain two-dimensional image data of the lesion.Athree-dimensional digital model of bilateral lower limbs was reconstructed by computer technology,the boundary of tumor growth was determined by computer simulation,the process of tumor resection and reconstructionwas simulated,and the personalized guide template was designed.During the operation,the personalized guideplate guided the precise resection of the tumor,and the allogeneic bone was trimmed to match the shape of thebone defect.Results All 11 patients underwent accurate resection of the tumor or tumor-like lesion and reconstruction ofthe hip.In eight cases,the lesion was confined to the trochanter,which was fixed with large segment allogeneicbone,autologous iliac bone,and proximal femoral anatomic plate.In three cases,allogeneic bone,autologousiliac bone,and femoral reconstruction nail were used to fix the tumor under the trochanter.Postoperative Xray examination showed that the repair and reconstruction of the bone defect was effective,and callus bridgingbetween the allogenic bone and autogenous bone was observed 6 months after operation.All patients recoveredtheir walking function 3–6 months after operation.The duration of the follow-up period ranged from 6 monthsto 6 years.A patient experienced recurrence of endochondroma;pathological examination revealed chondrocyticsarcoma.The remaining 10 patients were treated with segmental resection and reconstruction.The operationtime ranged 2.5–4.5 h(average:3.2 h).Intraoperative blood loss ranged from 300 to 500 ml(average:368 ml).The local recurrence rate was 9.1%,and the overall survival rate was 100%.The average Musculoskeletal TumorSociety score was 27(excellent and good for eight and three patients,respectively).Conclusions Three-dimensional computer skeleton modeling and simulation-assisted resection and reconstruction of femoral trochanteric tumor is a new surgical technique,which might markedly improve the surgical effect,shorten the surgical time,increase the overall survival rate of patients with tumors,reduce the local recurrencerate,assist in the digitization and programming of femoral trochanteric tumor surgery,and improve surgicalaccuracy.

Three-Dimensional Volumetric Analysis of Venous Malformations for Assessing the Effectiveness of Percutaneous Sclerotherapy

BACKGROUND Percutaneous sclerotherapy can be used to successfully treat venous malformations(VMs)of the head,neck,and limbs.However,the standard curative effect of sclerotherapy has rarely been analyzed,and there is currently no accurate statistical method to measure the volume of VMs after sclerotherapy.Here,we propose a novel threedimensional(3D)reconstruction method to evaluate this effect.OBJECTIVE To test the feasibility of 3D software(MIMICS 19.0)to evaluate the treatment effect of sclerotherapy.METHODS This retrospective study included patients with VMs on the head,neck,and limbs who were treated with ethanol sclerotherapy or foam sclerotherapy every 8 weeks.MIMICS 19.0 was used to calculate the performance of the lesion after treatment and measure the VM volumes before and after the treatment.The effect of the clinical treatment dose on the lesion was evaluated,and the treatment effect of each patient was recorded.The relationship between the number of treatments and the reduced volume of VMs was analyzed.RESULTS Based on the MIMICS-calculated regions of interest(ROI),we found that 1 mL of ethanol reduced the lesion by 473 mm3 and that one dosage of foam(1 mL of polidocanol and 4 mL air content)reduced the lesion by 2138 mm3,demonstrating that the foam sclerosing agent exhibited greater efficacy in this study.CONCLUSIONS The MIMICS 3D volume reconstruction method can effectively and safely evaluate the efficacy of sclerotherapy and provide a preoperative evaluation.This method is simple,accurate,and feasible.

Three-dimensional reconstruction of digitized human liver： based on Chinese Visible Human

Background Comparing with two dimensional （2D） imaging, both in diagnosis and treatment, three dimensional （3D） imaging has many advantages in clinical medicine. 3D reconstruction makes the target easier to identify and reveals the volume and shape of the organ much better than 2D imaging. A 3D digitized visible model of the liver was built to provide anatomical structure for planing of hepatic operation and for realizing accurate simulation of the liver on the computer. Methods Transverse sections of abdomen were chosen from the Chinese Visible Human dataset. And Amira software was selected to segment and reconstruct the structures of the liver. The liver was reconstructed in three-dimensions with both surface and volume rendering reconstruction. Results Accurately segmented images of the main structures of the liver were completed. The reconstructed structures can be displayed singly, in small groups or as a whole and can be continuously rotated in 3D space at different velocities. Conclusions The reconstructed liver is realistic, which demonstrates the natural shape and exact position of liver structures, tt provides an accurate model for the automated segmentation algorithmic study and a digitized anatomical mode of viewing the liver.

Reconstructing the portal vein through a posterior pancreatic tunnel:New choice for portal vein thrombosis during liver transplantation

BACKGROUND Thrombectomy and anatomical anastomosis(TAA)has long been considered the optimal approach to portal vein thrombosis(PVT)in liver transplantation(LT).However,TAA and the current approach for non-physiological portal reconstructions are associated with a higher rate of complications and mortality in some cases.AIM To describe a new choice for reconstructing the portal vein through a posterior pancreatic tunnel(RPVPPT)to address cases of unresectable PVT.METHODS Between August 2019 and August 2021,245 adult LTs were performed.Forty-five(18.4%)patients were confirmed to have PVT before surgery,among which seven underwent PV reconstruction via the RPVPPT approach.We retrospectively analyzed the surgical procedure and postoperative complications of these seven recipients that underwent PV reconstruction due to PVT.RESULTS During the procedure,PVT was found in all the seven cases with significant adhesion to the vascular wall and could not be dissected.The portal vein proximal to the superior mesenteric vein was damaged in one case when attempting thrombolectomy,resulting in massive bleeding.LT was successfully performed in all patients with a mean duration of 585 min(range 491-756 min)and mean intraoperative blood loss of 800 mL(range 500-3000 mL).Postoperative complications consisted of chylous leakage(n=3),insufficient portal venous flow to the graft(n=1),intra-abdominal hemorrhage(n=1),pulmonary infection(n=1),and perioperative death(n=1).The remaining six patients survived at 12-17 mo follow-up.CONCLUSION The RPVPPT technique might be a safe and effective surgical procedure during LT for complex PVT.However,follow-up studies with large samples are still warranted due to the relatively small number of cases.

Three-dimensional reconstruction of a point immersed in water and application to a single rising bubble

The ability to reconstruct an object submerged in water is instrumental in scenarios such as the study of a rising bubble trajectory, and subsequently, its motion and force balance. In this paper, we propose a method that can reconstruct the three-dimensional position of a scene point immersed in water, while taking into account the refraction-induced distortion at the air-water interface between the point and camera. The scene point is captured by two orthogonally placed high-speed cameras, providing a pair of images through which the point's image coordinates are obtained. With pre-calibrated camera matrices, the world coordinates of the point’s position can be correctly calculated using a triangulation method, provided the scene point is in air. However, because of refraction, triangulating the image pairs of the point submerged in water results in erroneous world coordinates. Thus, we propose a method to correct the point's image coordinates to account for refraction induced distortion during reconstruction. The method was first verified by reconstructing the coordinates of square corners on a checkerboard, which produced results that deviated from the real value by 0.18%, as opposed to the 5.15% false enlargement prior to correction. Then, we applied the method to the reconstruction of the three-dimensional trajectories of single rising spherical bubbles, whose results were in favorable agreement with previous studies.

混合现实技术在口腔颌面部肿瘤诊疗中的应用

口腔颌面部肿瘤是口腔颌面外科的常见疾病,以虚拟手术设计、手术导航为代表的数字化外科技术目前已成为口腔颌面部肿瘤外科诊治的主要辅助手段。然而,现有的数字化技术在三维可视化成像、术中手眼配合等方面仍存在提升空间。目前,以混合现实技术为代表的三维可视化技术已经在医学领域迅速发展和应用,通过将三维虚拟图像叠加到真实的手术环境中,可辅助实现医学影像实时立体呈现,已逐步应用于口腔颌面部肿瘤的诊治中。术前可基于影像数据构建肿瘤及其周边重要结构三维模型,在混合现实环境中,进行个性化术前评估和手术方案设计;术中将混合现实技术与手术导航技术相结合,可以在术区真实环境中实时显示三维虚拟模型,克服单纯使用导航技术的手眼协调问题,进一步提高口腔颌面部肿瘤手术的精确性和安全性。混合现实技术与远程互联网医疗技术相结合,还可以提供高质量的教学平台,推动地区口腔颌面外科诊疗水平的发展。混合现实技术的局限性主要在于术区影像遮挡、单纯使用时精度不足、配准时间长等。笔者结合国内外文献报道以及本课题组的临床实践,对混合现实技术在口腔颌面部肿瘤诊疗中的应用进行归纳与总结。

Virtual three-dimension reconstruction of Sidu(四渎 TE 9)

Objective Aim to create a three-dimension（3D） reconstruction of acupuncture needling at Sidu（四渎 TE 9）.Methods First,the skin,subcutaneous tissue,muscles,the blood vessels and nerves near TE 9 were defined in anatomical terms.Second,the above anatomical structures including the dissected muscles associated with at TE 9,the underlying blood vessels and nerves were reconstructed in 3D.Third,the process of acupuncturing TE 9 on a virtual human body was simulated using the VOXEL-MAN technology.Results Both the local anatomy of the point and the process of acupuncture needling at TE 9 were reconstructed.Different layers of tissues were visualized during the process of needling,as the needle was inserted and manipulated at the point.Conclusions Virtual 3D reconstruction can contribute to research on the anatomical structure of acupoints and the visualization of the acupoints.We recommend that it be fully utilized in acupuncture research.

基于视觉传达技术的激光光斑图像超分辨率重建方法

激光光斑图像在成像过程中易受到成像条件和成像方式的限制,导致激光光斑图像的分辨率比较低,难以满足实际需求。为此,提出基于视觉传达技术的激光光斑图像超分辨率重建方法。采用视觉传达技术采集激光光斑图像,并使用双树复小波阈值方法对激光光斑图像去噪处理,通过改进稠密神经网络提取激光光斑图像特征,基于奇异值分解方法降低字典中原子的数目,改进稀疏表达正则化方法,实现激光光斑图像的超分辨率重建。实验结果表明,所提方法的低分辨率图像重建结果与原始图像更加接近,重建图像的结构相似度均在0.9以上,证明该方法的重建效果好、更适合实际应用。

三维可视化重建技术在活体肾移植手术培训教学中的应用

目的:探讨应用三维可视化重建技术在住院医师活体肾移植手术培训教学中的作用及效果.方法:选取2019年1月至2022年1月西安交通大学第一附属医院肾移植科的46名住院医师(包括低年资住院医师、规范化培训医师、进修医师及专硕研究生)作为研究对象,随机分为试验组(23名)和对照组(23名).试验组:通过获取供者数字成像和通信数据进行三维可视化重建,并根据重建模型进行基础理论、制定手术方案或模拟手术的教学.对照组:使用传统手术教学模式,通过学习肾脏解剖、手术图谱、双肾动静脉CT血管造影(CT angiography,CTA)、输尿管CT造影(CT urography,CTU)及B超等进行教学.教学结束后对两组住院医师进行考核评分,比较两组在相关理论知识、手术操作及教学主观感受之间的差异.应用SPSS 26.0软件进行统计学分析.结果:试验组住院医师在理论知识掌握、学习兴趣、课堂表现、手术方案规划、培训满意度等方面相较于对照组表现更有优势,以上差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05).此外,试验组住院医师的理论考核分数和实践考核分数亦比对照组分数高(89.26±4.13 vs 83.43±5.32,91.21±3.34 vs 85.13±4.66),以上差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05).结论:应用三维可视化重建技术进行住院医师活体肾移植手术培训教学是一种新教学模式,可以显著提升培训质量和效率,增强理论知识的掌握和实践运用能力,能够取得良好的教学效果.

基于CT数据融合的三维可视化技术及数字虚拟诊疗在肾上腺肿瘤的应用研究

目的 探讨基于CT断层扫描影像数据融合的三维可视化技术及数字泌尿外科虚拟诊疗在肾上腺肿瘤中的应用价值。方法 选取贵阳市第二人民医院泌尿外科2016年9月~2023年04月期间收治的肾上腺肿瘤手术患者进行回顾性分析。共纳入病例19例,三维重建肾上腺肿瘤(3D组)12例(男性3例,女性9例),平均年龄(44.92±13.28)岁。3D组12例患者均在术前使用增强CT影像数据进行三维重建,并使用重建模型了解肿瘤及占位位置,以及肿瘤处与血管及周围组织器官的关系,依据三维可视化模型制定手术计划、术中指导及进行医患沟通。未三维重建手术(CT组)7例(男性3例,女性4例),平均年龄(35.14±11.25)岁。比较两组患者的一般资料、手术方法、围手术期数据,并使用SPSS 26.0进行数据分析和处理。结果 19例手术中,18例手术均顺利完成,CT组1例手术因术前评估不够精确,术中发现肿瘤巨大、解剖关系复杂,无法显露完整肿瘤、中央静脉和肾静脉,转为开放手术。3D组患者的手术时间小于CT组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组一般资料(性别、年龄)、术中出血量、术后住院时间和拔除引流管时间相比,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 三维可视化及实景重建技术是构建数字泌尿外科虚拟诊疗的重要基础,三维重建模型可以减少肾上腺肿瘤手术中的解剖迷失以实现术中精准切除,从而缩短手术时间。有利于降低手术风险,在泌尿外科具有较高的临床应用价值,值得进一步临床应用及推广。

三维地层模型及可视化技术研究

体元构造是三维地层建模的核心。针对地质体的层状结构特征 ,利用平面不规则三角网 ,构造三棱柱体元 ;指出 :三棱柱体元的分解与剖分是模型切割重构的关键之所在。在此基础上 ,通过OpenGL技术实现三维模型的可视化。最后 ,结合东深供水改造工程 ,进行了三维地层模型构建及可视化分析工作。

缺陷漏磁成像技术综述

缺陷漏磁成像技术一直是无损检测领域的研究热点之一,也是铁磁性构件缺陷检测与评估的重要手段。本文从缺陷的漏磁数据可视化、缺陷轮廓的二维漏磁成像以及缺陷的三维漏磁成像三个阶段,对缺陷漏磁成像技术的发展历程进行归纳梳理,详细介绍了各阶段常用的成像方法。并在此基础上,讨论了缺陷漏磁成像技术的研究方向和发展趋势。

基于VR-GIS地质景观的三维重建

三维景观重建是虚拟现实地理信息系统 (VR GIS)研究中的重要方向之一。为探索海量地质数据的处理 ,提出了基于体数据的三维地质景观重建算法 ,并实现了体数据的快速拼接 ,解决了微机环境下大范围地质景观的快速重建问题。最后结合实际数据 ,分析和讨论了三维地质景观重建技术。给出了相应的算法、技术流程和图例。