Principles and Applications of Computer Graphics in Medicine

The medical domain provides excellent opportunities for the application of computer graphics, visualization and virtual environments, with the potential to help improve healthcare and bring benefits to patients. This survey paper provides a comprehensive overview of the state‐of‐the‐art in this exci...

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Published in:	Computer graphics forum Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 113 - 137
Main Authors:	Vidal, F.P., Bello, F., Brodlie, K.W., John, N.W., Gould, D., Phillips, R., Avis, N.J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	9600 Garsington Road , Oxford , OX4 2DQ , UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.03.2006
Subjects:	Algorithms and Virtual Realities Augmented augmented and virtual realities Computer graphics Ergonomics H.5.1 Information Interfaces and Presentation: Artificial H.5.1 Information Interfaces and Presentation: Artificial, Augmented, and Virtual Realities health Health care industry High performance computing I.3.2 Computer Graphics: Graphics Systems I.3.2 Computer Graphics: Graphics Systems, Remote systems, Stand‐alone systems I.3.5 Computer Graphics: Computational Geometry and Object Modeling I.3.5 Computer Graphics: Computational Geometry and Object Modeling, Physically‐based Modeling I.3.6 Computer Graphics: Methodology and Techniques I.3.6 Computer Graphics: Methodology and Techniques, Ergonomics, Interaction Techniques I.3.7 Computer Graphics: Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism I.3.7 Computer Graphics: Three‐Dimensional Graphics and Realism, Virtual Reality I.3.8 Computer Graphics: Applications-Medical Interaction Techniques J.3 Life and Medical Systems: Health J.3 Life and Medical Systems: Health, Medical Information Systems Medical imaging Medical Information Systems medical sciences physically-based modeling Remote systems simulation Software Stand-alone systems Studies Virtual Reality visualization
ISSN:	0167-7055, 1467-8659
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Summary:	The medical domain provides excellent opportunities for the application of computer graphics, visualization and virtual environments, with the potential to help improve healthcare and bring benefits to patients. This survey paper provides a comprehensive overview of the state‐of‐the‐art in this exciting field. It has been written from the perspective of both computer scientists and practising clinicians and documents past and current successes together with the challenges that lie ahead. The article begins with a description of the software algorithms and techniques that allow visualization of and interaction with medical data. Example applications from research projects and commercially available products are listed, including educational tools; diagnostic aids; virtual endoscopy; planning aids; guidance aids; skills training; computer augmented reality and use of high performance computing. The final section of the paper summarizes the current issues and looks ahead to future developments.
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ISSN:	0167-7055 1467-8659
DOI:	10.1111/j.1467-8659.2006.00822.x