Title :
A mesh-free mechanical model of the upper gastrointestinal system
Author :
Gastelum, Alfonso ; Mosso, Jose ; Delmas, Patrice ; Marquez, Jorge
Author_Institution :
CITR group in the University of Auckland, Tamaki Campus Private Bag 92019, New Zealand
Abstract :
Realistic behavior in Computer Simulation of biological system (e.g. humans organs) is essential to 3D modeling in medicine. In order to improve realistic responses of 3D organ model it is essential to use mechanical models that can deal with multiple objects internal and external interactions in a reasonable time frame. We will apply the Smooth Particles Hydrodynamics (SPH) to model the esophagus and the stomach, thus constructing a physical background for interaction. We used a multilayer model of particles related to a single triangle mesh. Each particle layers represent distinct biological tissues of the esophagus and the stomach.
Keywords :
Biological system modeling; Biological systems; Biological tissues; Computer simulation; Esophagus; Gastrointestinal tract; Humans; Hydrodynamics; Nonhomogeneous media; Stomach; Biomechanics; Computer Simulation; Elastic Modulus; Esophagus; Humans; Models, Anatomic; Models, Biological; Viscosity;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2008. EMBS 2008. 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1814-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1557-170X
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2008.4649213