Rendering techniques include curved planar, oblique, and
multiplanar reconstruction; maximum and minimum intensity projections
(mip and minip); virtual endoscopy; and volume rendering. Variable
thick slabs are available in any plane in mip, minip average, and
volume renderings. Results of 3D studies and interpretations may
be obtained in various ways:
- Interactive: Clinicians are welcome to come to the
Laboratory or radiology reading rooms to interact with the data,
renderings, technologists, and radiologists.
- PACS: 3D renderings are posted to the PACS system for
viewing on any of our PACS workstations distributed throughout
the department and the Stanford Health Care System.
- World Wide Web: With appropriate authorization,
3d images are available to view via the Intranet or our web based
PACS viewing program, from any PC withing the medical center..
- Hard Copy: We produce 3D
LAB REPORT jackets, which include color dye-sublimation
prints, quantitative results of 3D measurements (e.g. tissue
volume, path lengths, diameters), and radiologist interpretation
of the 3D results.
- Video: Virtual endoscopy and "fly around" examinations
may be made available on cd rom for grand rounds and conferences.
We can receive any dicom CT or MRI images via CD, or we can read
max optical discs from GE or Siemens scanners.
CT scanning protocols are available for GE or Siemens scanners on
request.
Referrals come from Stanford Hospital and Clinics in addition to outside
medical centers meeting the image translation requirements. Clinical
services currently making use of our 3D services include:
- Surgery (general, vascular, neuro, plastic, and orthopedics)
- Pulmonology
- Gastroenterology
- Cardiology
- Urology
- Pediatrics
Consulting relationships are available for software development
and testing, as well as device evaluation. Educational opportunities
are avialable for technologists, radiologists, and visiting fellows
from both the USA and foreign countries. learn
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