3-dimensional imaging of the pelviocaliceal system by computerized tomographic reconstruction.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Safe and efficient performance of percutaneous nephrolithotomy requires 3-dimensional visualization of the pelviocaliceal anatomy. However, currently available modalities offer only 2-dimensional images, from which the operator must mentally reconstruct a 3-dimensional picture of the pelviocaliceal configuration. We evaluated the feasibility of obtaining 3-dimensional images of the pelviocaliceal system with the aid of computerized tomographic reconstruction and present 3 illustrative cases.
Medical subject headings
- Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
- Kidney Calices
- Kidney Pelvis
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed