Have a look at the inside of a human being - dead or alive. By using the latest technique within medical visualization it is possible to use the virtual autopsy table to study the details in the 3D-images of the scanned bodies. |
The Virtual Autopsy Table is a unique new medical visualization tool that allows people to explore the inside of a human body. With its intuitive gesture based interface, the Virtual Autopsy Table totally changes the way users interact with volumetric medical data. Multiple users can interact collaboratively and simultaneously, working with large and complex data to gain deeper understanding and insight into the functions and processes inside the body. |
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Virtual Autopsy is already utilized successfully to complement conventional autopsies. It dispenses with the need for invasive surgical procedures allowing medical experts to see things that would be difficult to discover with traditional methods. The technique can also be applied in many other areas of health and medical practice. |
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The Virtual Autopsy Table is also a powerful tool for educational purposes and science communications, suitable for a wide range of environments such as schools, universities, museums and Science and Technology centres. Get ready for an astonishing experience as you explore the inside of the human body in a totally new way. The Virtual Autopsy Table is developed by Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV), Interactive Institute, Linköping University and Norrköping Visualization Centre and is based on research results and patented technology from CMIV, Linköping University, Sectra Imtec and the Swedish National Board of Forensic Medicine. The project is funded and initiated by C-Site - a national cross boundry arena for visualization, The KK-foundation, Vinnova, Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, Invest In Sweden Agency, The Vårdal Foundation and the Swedish Research Council. |
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Photo: mellstroms.com |
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Case 1 – Traffic accident victim |
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The data set shows a full-body examination of a traffic accident victim. The examination gives the viewer a good and quick understanding of the 3D post-mortem anatomy and a possible cause of death, in this case a broken neck. Notable fractures: On the right middle foot, left tibia and fibula, right knee and left femoral shaft, fractured jaw and a broken vertebra.
Scanning technique: Computed Tomography
Physical size: 384 x 384 x 1699 mm
Sample resolution: 512 x 512 x 3397
Size on disk: 1.7 GB
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Case 2 – Computed tomography of brain vessels |
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A living patient was treated for cerebral hemorrhaging. X-rays sent through the body during computed tomography grow weaker according to the density of the tissue through which they pass. By assigning density values with varying degrees of transparency and identifying colors, a sort of palette can be created by the computer to use in the imaging process. It becomes possible, for example, to remove clothing, skin or blood vessels. In this case the patient has been operated for a ruptured aneurysm in a small brain vessel. A metal clips has been added that can be seen in the image.
Scanning technique: Computed Tomography
Physical size: 256 x 256 x 256 mm
Sample resolution: 512 x 512 x 512
Size on disk: 268 MB |
The Visualization program is funded by: The Knowledge Foundation, the Vårdal Foundation, VINNOVA, Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, and Invest in Sweden Agency.
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Installation concept: Interactive Institute Project management: Thomas Rydell - Interactive Institute Volume rendering: Dr. Patric Ljung, Prof. Anders Ynnerman, Prof. Anders Persson and Willem Frishert – CMIV/VITA Scanning, data and medical expertise: Prof. Anders Persson - CMIV User interface: David Karlsson - Interactive Institute and Willem Frishert - VITA
Video production: Claes Ericson - Interactive Institute
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