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We applied multiplanar techniques and a modified version of our volumetric rendering program for three-dimensional imaging to single-breath hold spiral computed tomography (CT) datasets to generate two- and three-dimensional (2-D and 3-D) images of the in vivo lung. We report details of the combined 2-D/3-D spiral CT technique along with three representative cases from our initial experience.
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Kuhlman, J.E., Ney, D.R. & Fishman, E.K. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional imaging of the in vivo lung: Combining spiral computed tomogrpahy with multiplanar and volumetric rendering techniques. J Digit Imaging 7, 42–47 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03168478
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03168478