PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Vinall, Maria
ED  - Dill, Karin E.
TI  - Clinical Applications of 3D Visualization and Printing
DP  - 2015 Mar 01
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 11--12
VI  - 14
IP  - 53
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/53/11.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/53/11.full
AB  - Good quality images are determined by number of dimensions, spatial resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, image contrast, and the presence of artifacts. This article presents an overview of 3D image acquisition with computed tomography and magnetic resonance from the perspective of obtaining accurate images suitable for 3D printing. Other topics include a review of the art of 3D visualization vs 3D printing, as well as the role of rapid prototyping using 3D printing technologies to assist surgeons in optimizing surgical decisions.