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Processing and visualizing three-dimensional ultrasound data.

Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, UK.
British Journal of Radiology (impact factor: 1.31). 02/2004; 77 Spec No 2:S186-93. pp.S186-93
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ABSTRACT This paper describes techniques for the visualization and processing of three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound data. The nature of such data demands specialized algorithms, which differ from those employed for other medical imaging modalities. In this paper, the emphasis is placed on generic processing techniques, which are relevant across a wide range of 3D ultrasound application domains.

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Keywords

3D ultrasound application domains
 
data demands specialized algorithms
 
generic processing techniques
 
relevant
 
techniques
 
three-dimensional
 
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