• 한국의학물리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국의학물리학회 2002년도 Proceedings
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• pp.439-441
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• 2002

The aim of this study is to reconstruct the 3D target volume from multiple projection images. It was assumed that we were already aware of the target position exactly, and all processes were performed in Target Coordinates whose origin was the center of the target. We used six projections: two projections were used to make a Reconstruction Box and four projections were for image acquisition. Reconstruction Box was made up of voxels of 3D matrix. Projection images were transformed into 3D volume in this virtual box using geometrical based back-projection method. Algorithm was applied to an ellipsoid model and horse-shoe shaped model. Projection images were created using C program language by geometrical method and reconstruction was also accomplished using C program language and Matlab(The Mathwork Inc., USA). For ellipsoid model, reconstructed volume was slightly overestimated but target shape and position was proved to be correct. For horse-shoe shaped model, reconstructed volume was somewhat different from original target model but there was a considerable improvement in target volume determination.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.550-555
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• 2014

Background Nipple reconstruction following breast mound reconstruction is the final step in breast reconstruction. Although nipple reconstruction is a simple surgery, the psychological aspects of nipple reconstruction are thought to be important. Nipple projection is a key factor in determining patient satisfaction with the surgery. In the present study, the Hammond flap technique was introduced for nipple reconstruction. Methods Twenty-six patients who had undergone breast reconstruction from February 2008 to March 2012 were enrolled in this prospective study. All patients were evaluated based on preoperative photos, and their nipple diameters and heights were measured. Postoperative evaluation was conducted 3, 6, 9, and 12 months following nipple reconstruction. A questionnaire on patient satisfaction with the nipple reconstruction was administered 12 months after nipple reconstruction. Moreover, the same plastic surgeon scored nipple projection and overall cosmetic result of the new nipple. Results The mean projection was 4.4 mm (range, 3-6 mm), and it well matched the contralateral nipple. Twelve months following nipple reconstruction, the mean reduction rate in the nipple projection was 43.6%. Patients were satisfied or very satisfied with the nipple projection and the overall cosmetic result in 80.7% cases. Conclusions In the present study, compared with other techniques, the use of the Hammond flap technique in nipple reconstruction showed competitive results with regard to nipple projection and patient satisfaction.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.590-598
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• 2021

Background Although the initial projection after primary nipple reconstruction is excellent, nipple projection gradually flattens in most cases due to multiple causes. Although various methods have been reported to rebuild the nipple after nipple flattening, the most effective method of secondary nipple reconstruction remains unknown. The aim of this study was to review our institution's experiences with secondary nipple reconstruction. Methods We conducted a retrospective review from March 2012 to January 2019. We performed secondary nipple reconstruction if the primary reconstructed nipple height differed by more than 6 mm from the normal nipple height. We chose the method of nipple revision according to the degree of tissue scarring and the remaining nipple projection. Results We performed secondary nipple reconstruction on a total of 27 nipples, using purse-string sutures for 19 nipples and star flaps in eight nipples. The median follow-up period was 8 months (range, 6-19 months) after the final nipple reconstruction. Among the 19 nipples reconstructed using purse-string sutures, 10 (53%) demonstrated acceptable projection of more than 5 mm. Among the eight nipples reconstructed using star flaps, six (75%) showed acceptable projection of more than 5 mm. Most of the patients (73%) were satisfied (scores of 4 or 5) with the nipple reconstruction overall. Conclusions Few studies have presented favorable outcomes of secondary nipple reconstruction. When the star flap and purse-string suture methods were used depending on the remaining nipple height and scarring, appropriate projection could be achieved.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.167-174
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• 2003

정위적방사선수술과 같은 경우 치료계획 수립 시 병변의 정확한 위치뿐만 아니라 정확한 부피와 모양을 아는 것도 매우 중요하다. 병변의 확인을 위해서 때로는 혈관조영영상이 이용되기도 하는데 동정맥 기형과 같은 경우 이 방법이 병변의 구별을 위하여 가장 좋은 방법이기 때문이다. 병변의 정확한 위치는 두개의 투사영상으로부터 얻을 수 있지만 두 개의 투사영상 만으로는 병변을 3차원적으로 재구성하는 것은 불가능하다고 여겨지고 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 다수의 투사 영상들을 이용하여 병변을 3차원적으로 재구성하는 것이다. 이때 병변의 위치는 기존에 제안된 방법에 의하여 이미 알고 있다고 가정하였으며 모든 과정은 병변의 중심을 원점으로 하는 표적좌표계에서 수행되었다. 본 연구에서는 6개의 투사영상이 이용되었는데 정면과 측면 투사영상은 체적소(voxel)로 구성된 재구성상자를 구하기 위하여 이용되었으며 나머지 네 개의 투사영상은 역투사 방법(back-projection method)에 의하여 재구성 상자(Reconstruction Box) 내에서 3차원적으로 재구성하는데 이용되었다. 이 방법의 정확도와 해상도는 병변의 크기와 모양에 따라 달라질 수 있다. 본 연구에서 제안된 알고리듬의 검증을 위하여 C 언어와 Matlab을 이용하여 타원체 모델과 말굽형 모델에 대하여 투사영상을 얻고 그 영상을 이용하여 재구성해보았다. 타원체모델의 경우에는 원래의 모델보다 약간 크게 재구성되었지만 모양과 방향, 위치가 정확함을 확인할 수 있었다. 말굽형 모델은 재구성된 모양이 원래의 모양과 차이가 많이 났지만 기존 방법에 비하여 실제 모양에 근접하게 재구성할 수 있었으므로 병변을 확인하는 경우에는 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.309-315
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• 2015

Background Breast projection is a critical element of breast reconstruction aesthetics, but little has been published regarding breast projection as the firm expander is changed to a softer implant. Quantitative data representing this loss in projection may enhance patient education and improve our management of patient expectations. Methods Female patients who were undergoing immediate tissue-expander breast reconstruction with the senior author were enrolled in this prospective study. Three-dimensional camera software was used for all patient photographs and data analysis. Projection was calculated as the distance between the chest wall and the point of maximal projection of the breast form. Values were calculated for final tissue expander expansion and at varying intervals 3, 6, and 12 months after implant placement. Results Fourteen breasts from 12 patients were included in the final analysis. Twelve of the 14 breasts had a loss of projection at three months following the implant placement or beyond. The percentage of projection lost in these 12 breasts ranged from 6.30% to 43.4%, with an average loss of projection of 21.05%. Conclusions This study is the first prospective quantitative analysis of temporal changes in breast projection after expander-implant reconstruction. By prospectively capturing projection data with three-dimensional photographic software, we reveal a loss of projection in this population by three months post-implant exchange. These findings will not only aid in managing patient expectations, but our methodology provides a foundation for future objective studies of the breast form.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 1979년도 하계 전자.전기연합학술발표회논문집
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• pp.158-159
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• 1979

Based on minimum-mean-sqare error criterion, a noise filtering algorithm for the reconstruction of an image function from noisy projection data is suggested. The filter is constructed with a few projection data. This algorithm requires less computational time compared with other noise filtering algorithm.

• 대한전자공학회논문지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.23-30
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• 1980

C.T.(전산화 단층 영상 처리) 영상재구성의 경우, 투사되는 광양자(X-ray, positron 등)가 적을 때는 잡음에 의한 효과가 증폭되어 재구성된 화면은 거의 알아 볼 수 없게 된다. 그 경우 화질을 높이깅 nl해서는 재구성 필터를 사영 데이터(projection data)의 신호대잡음비에 따라 수정시켜야 할 필요성이 생긴다. 이 논문에서는 사영 데이터에서 얻은 정보를 사용하여 재구성 필터를 수정하는 방법에 관하여 고찰하고 그에 대한 시뮬레이션을 행하였다. 시뮬레이션의 결과, 이 방법은 재구성 화상에서의 잡음을 줄여, 그 분해능력을 크게 향상시킬 수 있음이 판명되었다. 또한 이 필터를 근사적으로 구현하는 방법에 관하여도 논하고, 그 근사 필터의 회귀적 구성(recursive implementation)의 가능성에 관하여도 언급하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.158-162
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• 2014

Background Loss of nipple projection is a common problem following nipple reconstruction. The aim of this study was to demonstrate that the use of a tightly rolled dermal graft is effective in the long-term maintenance of nipple projection. Methods Nipple reconstruction was performed using the C-V flap technique. A dermal graft was harvested from the dog-ear portion of previous scars. The graft was rolled tightly into a compact cylinder and used to augment the nipple reconstruction. Postoperatively, stacked Allevyn dressing was used for protecting the nipple from compression for a minimum of two months. Nipple projection was measured at the time of surgery and at 12 months postoperatively. Results Forty nipple reconstructions were performed using this technique. There were 19 transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flaps, 10 latissimus dorsi (LD) flaps, and 11 tissue-expanded breast mounds. At one year, the mean projection was 0.80 cm (range, 0.62-1.22 cm). The twelve-month average maintenance of nipple projection was 70.2% for the TRAM flap group, 76.3% for the LD flap group, and 61.8% for the tissue-expanded group. In two patients with previous irradiation of the reconstructed breasts, relatively poor maintenance of nipple projection was noted (45.7%). No complications were noted, and all of the donor sites healed well primarily. Conclusions Our results demonstrated that the use of a C-V flap with a tightly rolled dermal graft for nipple reconstruction improves the long-term maintenance of nipple projection. Its advantages include reproducibility, technical simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and minimal donor site morbidity.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.275-280
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• 1994

In the case of the image reconstruction from unknown projection data such as imaging the object with opaque obstructions, conventional reconstruction algorithms may reconstruct a degraded image. In this paper, a new method for the estimation of the unknown projection data based on known projection data and the bandwidth of projection data is proposed. The proposed method successfully estimates the unknown projection data through iterative transformation between projection space and frequency space using the known projection data and the bandwidth of the projection data. Computer simulation shows that the proposed method significantly improves image quality and convergence behavior over conventional algorithms. In addition, the proposed method is successfully applied to ultrasound attenuation CT using a sponge phantom.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.1251-1258
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• 2015

We investigate an image recovery method for sparse-view computed tomography (CT) using an iterative shrinkage algorithm based on a second-order approach. The two-step iterative shrinkage-thresholding (TwIST) algorithm including a total variation regularization technique is elucidated to be more robust than other first-order methods; it enables a perfect restoration of an original image even if given only a few projection views of a parallel-beam geometry. We find that the incoherency of a projection system matrix in CT geometry sufficiently satisfies the exact reconstruction principle even when the matrix itself has a large condition number. Image reconstruction from fan-beam CT can be well carried out, but the retrieval performance is very low when compared to a parallel-beam geometry. This is considered to be due to the matrix complexity of the projection geometry. We also evaluate the image retrieval performance of the TwIST algorithm -sing measured projection data.