Three-Dimensional Volume-Rendered Series Complements 2D Orthogonal Multidetector Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Abnormal Spinal Curvature in Patients at a Major Cancer Center : A Retrospective Review
Joint Authors
Ketonen, Leena
Debnam, James Matthew
Guha-Thakurta, Nandita
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Abnormal spinal curvature is routinely assessed with plain radiographs, MDCT, and MRI.
MDCT can provide two-dimensional (2-D) orthogonal as well as reconstructed three-dimensional volume-rendered (3-D VR) images of the spine, including the translucent display: a computer-generated image set that enables the visualization of surgical instrumentation through bony structures.
We hypothesized that the 3-D VR series provides additional information beyond that of 2-D orthogonal MDCT in the evaluation of abnormal spinal curvature in patients evaluated at a major cancer center.
Methods.
The 3-D VR series, including the translucent display, was compared to 2-D orthogonal MDCT studies in patients with an abnormal spinal curvature greater than 25 degrees and scored as being not helpful (0) or helpful (1) in 3 categories: spinal curvature; bony definition; additional findings (mass lesions, fractures, and instrumentation).
Results.
In 38 of 48 (79.2%) patients assessed, the 3-D VR series were scored as helpful in 63 of 144 (43.8%) total possible categories (32 spinal curvature; 14 bony definition; 17 additional findings).
Conclusion.
Three-dimensional MDCT images, including the translucent display, are complementary to multiplanar 2-D orthogonal MCDT in the evaluation of abnormal spinal curvature in patients treated at a major cancer center.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Debnam, James Matthew& Ketonen, Leena& Guha-Thakurta, Nandita. 2012. Three-Dimensional Volume-Rendered Series Complements 2D Orthogonal Multidetector Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Abnormal Spinal Curvature in Patients at a Major Cancer Center : A Retrospective Review. ISRN Orthopedics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487308
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Debnam, James Matthew…[et al.]. Three-Dimensional Volume-Rendered Series Complements 2D Orthogonal Multidetector Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Abnormal Spinal Curvature in Patients at a Major Cancer Center : A Retrospective Review. ISRN Orthopedics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487308
American Medical Association (AMA)
Debnam, James Matthew& Ketonen, Leena& Guha-Thakurta, Nandita. Three-Dimensional Volume-Rendered Series Complements 2D Orthogonal Multidetector Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Abnormal Spinal Curvature in Patients at a Major Cancer Center : A Retrospective Review. ISRN Orthopedics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487308
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487308