Carotid 3D-shape reconstruction from multi-cross-sectional B-mode ultrasonic moving images

摘要

Reconstruction and visualization of three dimensional shape and systaltic movement, i.e., 4D shape of carotid artery is effective for an arteriosclerosis diagnosis. We then constructed 4D carotid shape from cross-sectional ultrasonic B-mode moving images along with the carotid artery running. 3D visualization of carotid artery at arbitrary phase in the systaltic movement can be achieved by a surface rendering technique.