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http://dx.doi.org/10.9717/kmms.2019.22.12.1385

Algorithm for Fabricating 3D Breast Implants by Using MRI and 3D Scan Data  

Jeong, Young Jin (School of Computer Science and Engineering, College of IT Engineering, Kyungpook National University)
Choi, Dong Hun (Kyungpook National Univ. Hospital)
Kim, Ku-Jin (School of Computer Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National Univ.)
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Journal of Korea Multimedia Society / v.22, no.12, 2019 , pp. 1385-1395 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this paper, we propose a method to fabricate a patient-specific breast implant using MRI images and 3D scan data. Existing breast implants for breast reconstruction surgery are primarily fabricated products for shaping, and among the limited types of implants, products similar to the patient's breast have been used. In fact, the larger the difference between the shape of the breast and the implant, the more frequent the postoperative side effects and the lower the satisfaction. Previous researches on the fabrication of patient-specific breast implants have used limited information based on only MRI images or on only 3D scan data. In this paper, we propose an algorithm for the fabrication of patient-specific breast implants that combines MRI images with 3D scan data, considering anatomical suitability for external shape, volume, and pectoral muscle. Experimental results show that we can produce precise breast implants using the proposed algorithm.
Keywords
Patient-specific Breast Implant; MRI Images; 3D Scan Data; 3D Model Segmentation; 3D Model Registration;
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