A real-time dynamic 3D model of the human inguinal region for surgical education

Abstract A suitable dynamic 3D model that allows the simulation of the inguinal region with real-time performance on a personal computer was developed. A geometric model adjusted to real data was created by means of semiautomatic contour segmentation of anatomic units from the visible human project...

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Published in:Computers in biology and medicine 2007-09, Vol.37 (9), p.1321-1326
Main Authors: López-Cano, Manuel, Rodríguez-Navarro, Javier, Rodríguez-Baeza, Alfonso, Armengol-Carrasco, Manuel, Susín, Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen - anatomy & histology
Abdomen - physiology
Abdominal Muscles - anatomy & histology
Abdominal Muscles - physiology
Algorithms
Computer Simulation
General Surgery - education
Hernia, Abdominal - surgery
Humans
Ilium - anatomy & histology
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods
Inguinal region
Internal Medicine
Ligaments - anatomy & histology
Male
Models, Anatomic
Models, Biological
Other
Software
Spermatic Cord - anatomy & histology
Spermatic Cord - physiology
Surgical education
United States
User-Computer Interface
Virtual reality
Visible Human Projects
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Summary:Abstract A suitable dynamic 3D model that allows the simulation of the inguinal region with real-time performance on a personal computer was developed. A geometric model adjusted to real data was created by means of semiautomatic contour segmentation of anatomic units from the visible human project and data generated from classical anatomic information. A dynamic model included converting muscular units from their continuous geometric representation into a set of voxels and then real-time interaction and performance. The current implementation enables deformation of the realistic model associated with pushing and stretching interaction, allowing immersion in the anatomy of the inguinal structures. The model does not allow simulation of surgical interventions.
ISSN:0010-4825
1879-0534
DOI:10.1016/j.compbiomed.2006.12.006