Title :
Computer Graphics and an Interactive Stereotactic System for CT-Aided Neurosurgery
Author :
Rhodes, Michael L. ; Glenn, William V., Jr. ; Azzawi, Yu-Ming ; Howland, Robert S. ; Hibbard, Don L.
Author_Institution :
Multi-Planar Diagnostic Imaging, Inc.
Abstract :
Using digital CT image data transformed to a patient-frame coordinate system, neurosurgeons can simulate, plan, and execute their procedures with submillimeter precision¿all in the CT suite.
Keywords :
Computed tomography; Computer displays; Computer graphics; Geometry; Neurosurgery; Skull; Surgery; Surgical instruments; Trajectory; X-ray imaging;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCG.1983.263185
