Silhouette Blend Rendering of Anatomical Structures
First Claim
1. A method for generating an image, comprising:
- a) obtaining 3D rotational angiography (3DRA) data set(s) for an anatomical structure;
b) obtaining diagnostic data set(s) for an anatomical region;
c) combining the 3DRA data set(s) and the diagnostic data set(s); and
d) generating an image that includes a slab derived from the diagnostic data set(s) and the anatomical structure derived from the 3DRA data set(s);
wherein the image of the anatomical structure includes a silhouette view of a portion of the anatomical structure that is obscured by the slab.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for rendering advantageous images/views of an anatomical structure, e.g., vessel structure(s), and surrounding anatomical features/structures are provided. The disclosed systems and methods combine conventional 3D x-ray rotational angiography (3DRA) with a diagnostic scan of the relevant anatomical region, e.g., a CT or MR scan, to yield a combined image/view thereof. The image includes silhouette rendering of structures and/or vessel anatomy below the CT/MRI slab, i.e., obscured vessel structures, thereby allowing clinicians and other medical/surgical staff to develop a better understanding of vessel morphology and relationships between vessel pathology and surrounding branches/anatomical structures.
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17 Claims
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1. A method for generating an image, comprising:
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a) obtaining 3D rotational angiography (3DRA) data set(s) for an anatomical structure; b) obtaining diagnostic data set(s) for an anatomical region; c) combining the 3DRA data set(s) and the diagnostic data set(s); and d) generating an image that includes a slab derived from the diagnostic data set(s) and the anatomical structure derived from the 3DRA data set(s); wherein the image of the anatomical structure includes a silhouette view of a portion of the anatomical structure that is obscured by the slab. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for generating an image, comprising:
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a) at least one computer storage unit that includes one or more databases; and b) at least one processing unit in communication with the at least one computer storage unit and being programmed to; i. combine 3D rotational angiography (3DRA) data set(s) associated with an anatomical structure and diagnostic data set(s) associated with an anatomical region; and ii. generate an image that includes a slab derived from the diagnostic data set(s) and the anatomical structure derived from the 3DRA data set(s), wherein the image of the anatomical structure includes a silhouette view of a portion of the anatomical structure that is obscured by the slab - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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