Principles and Applications of Computer Graphics in Medicine

  1. F.P. Vidal1,
  2. F. Bello2,
  3. K.W. Brodlie3,
  4. N.W. John1,
  5. D. Gould4,
  6. R. Phillips5,
  7. N.J. Avis6

Article first published online: 15 MAR 2006

DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8659.2006.00822.x

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Computer Graphics Forum

Computer Graphics Forum

Volume 25, Issue 1, pages 113–137, March 2006

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Vidal, F., Bello, F., Brodlie, K., John, N., Gould, D., Phillips, R. and Avis, N. (2006), Principles and Applications of Computer Graphics in Medicine. Computer Graphics Forum, 25: 113–137. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8659.2006.00822.x

Author Information

  1. 1

    University of Wales, Bangor, UK n.w.john@bangor.ac.uk

  2. 2

    Imperial College London, UK

  3. 3

    University of Leeds, UK

  4. 4

    University of Liverpool, UK

  5. 5

    University of Hull, UK

  6. 6

    Cardiff University, UK

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 15 MAR 2006
  2. Article first published online: 15 MAR 2006
  3. Submitted July 2004 Revised August 2005 Accepted November 2005

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Keywords:

  • visualization;
  • augmented and virtual realities;
  • computer graphics;
  • health;
  • physically-based modeling;
  • medical sciences;
  • simulation;
  • H.5.1 Information Interfaces and Presentation: Artificial, Augmented, and Virtual Realities;
  • I.3.2 Computer Graphics: Graphics Systems, Remote systems, Stand-alone systems;
  • I.3.5 Computer Graphics: Computational Geometry and Object Modeling, Physically-based Modeling;
  • I.3.6 Computer Graphics: Methodology and Techniques, Ergonomics, Interaction Techniques;
  • I.3.7 Computer Graphics: Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism, Virtual Reality;
  • I.3.8 Computer Graphics: Applications—Medical;
  • J.3 Life and Medical Systems: Health, Medical Information Systems

Abstract

The medical domain provides excellent opportunities for the application of computer graphics, visualization and virtual environments, with the potential to help improve healthcare and bring benefits to patients. This survey paper provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in this exciting field. It has been written from the perspective of both computer scientists and practising clinicians and documents past and current successes together with the challenges that lie ahead. The article begins with a description of the software algorithms and techniques that allow visualization of and interaction with medical data. Example applications from research projects and commercially available products are listed, including educational tools; diagnostic aids; virtual endoscopy; planning aids; guidance aids; skills training; computer augmented reality and use of high performance computing. The final section of the paper summarizes the current issues and looks ahead to future developments.

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