Q&A: An insider's view of the body

摘要

Medical demand should lead technical research to the benefit of patients. I want to show the surgeon the real science, such as the true size, shape and colour of a vessel. Presenting precise and colourful details regarding the position, length and extent of aneurysms in arteries, for example, can save lives. Some forensic aspects, such as bone fractures, gas within wounds or metal under the skin are not visible in conventional autopsies. A virtual autopsy using three-dimensional (3D) medical imaging thus provides invaluable information about the crime scene, helping to determine the cause of death and saving time.