3-Dimensional imaging of the pelviocaliceal system by computerized tomographic reconstruction
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1990
Authors
Heyns C.F.
Van Gelderen W.F.C.
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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.
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article, computer assisted tomography, nephrolithotomy, priority journal, therapy, Case Report, Comparative Study, Computer Graphics, Female, Human, Image Processing, Computer-Assisted, Iothalamic Acid, Kidney Calices, Kidney Pelvis, Male, Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Journal of Urology
144
6
144
6