• Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.116-119
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• 2011

Computed tomography with virtual bronchoscopy shows inner shape of trachea and major bronchi with three-dimensional images. Virtual bronchoscopy can be used in cases of suspected foreign body aspiration. Virtual bronchoscopy shows the exact location of the obstructive lesion before conventional bronchoscopy. If the chest radiography is normal or suggests aspirated foreign body, virtual bronchoscopy can be considered before conventional bronchoscopy. We experienced a case of false-tooth foreign body extracted under bronchoscopy. In this case, virtual bronchoscopy was made retrospectively giving useful information about shape and orientation regarding foreign body.

• The KIPS Transactions:PartB
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• v.10B no.5
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• pp.509-514
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• 2003

The virtual bronchoscopy was implemented using chest CT images to visualize inside of tracheo-bronchial wall. The optical endoscopy procedures are invasive, uncomfortable for patients and sedation or anesthesia may be required. Also, they have serious side effects such as perforation, infection and hemorrhage. In order to determine the navigation path, we segmented the tracheo-bronchial wall from the chest CT image. We used the coordinates as a navigation path for virtual camera that were calculated from medial axis transformation. We used the perspective projection and marching cube algorithm to render the surface from volumetric CT image data. The tracheobronchial disease was classified into tracheobronchial stenosis causing from inflammation or lung cancer, bronchiectasis and bronchial cancer. The virtual bronchoscopy is highly recommended as a diagnosis tool with which the specific place of tracheobronchial disease can be identified and the degree of tracheobronchial disease can be measured qualitatively, Also, the virtual bronchoscopy can be used as an education and training tool for endoscopist and radiologist.

• Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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• v.57 no.2
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• pp.113-116
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• 2017

The aim of this study was to examine normal bronchi in dogs by using virtual bronchoscopy (VB) and to evaluate the utility of VB in clinical practice. The bronchi of six dogs without tracheobronchial disease were visualized by VB. Airways from the tracheal bifurcation to the lobar bronchi were well visualized in all dogs. Segmental and subsegmental bronchi were also well identified, but the degree and number of those varied with dog size. The mean numbers of segmental and subsegmental bronchi identified in the six dogs were 41.83 and 50.17, respectively, whereas, the mean numbers in medium- and large-sized dogs were 55.00 and 82.67, respectively, and in small-sized dogs, the means were 28.67 and 17.67, respectively. Although there were size-dependent differences in VB visualization of the bronchi, it was possible to identify peripheral airways to the subsegmental bronchi level, which can rarely be accomplished via conventional bronchoscopy. VB is the noninvasive method that can be used to examine bronchial anatomy, and our results suggest that VB can be useful for evaluating bronchi, including segmental and subsegmental ones that cannot be examined routinely by conventional bronchoscopy. Thus, VB has potential as an alternative to conventional bronchoscopy in the examination of bronchi in dogs.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2000.07d
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• pp.3245-3247
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• 2000

We present an interactive virtual bronchoscopy method, which uses a tree structure of the objects and physically based camera control model. The proposed method archieves faster response by rendering only visible branches using the tree structure of the bronchus. A collision detection algorithm supplies a convenient and intuitive mechanism for examining the bronchus inner surface while a voiding collisions. We have improved the performances of navigation speed in virtual bronchoscopy.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.82 no.6
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• pp.1441-1476
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• 2021

The tracheobronchial tree is a system of airways that allows the passage of air to aerate the lungs and entire body. Several pathological conditions can affect this anatomical region. Multidetector CT (MDCT) helps identify and characterize various large airway diseases. Post-processing tools, such as virtual bronchoscopy and automatic lung analysis, can help enhance the performance of imaging studies. In this pictorial essay review, we provide imaging findings of various bronchial lesions manifested as wall thickening and endoluminal nodules on conventional MDCT and advanced image visualization and analysis.

• Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.127-132
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• 2001

의료 영상에서 관심 있는 부위를 3차원으로 재구성하여 보는 것은, 정확한 진단을 위해서 매우 중요하다. 이러한 3차원 재구성을 위해서는 관심 있는 영역의 분할이 필수적인 선행작업이다. 본 논문에서는 관도계 기관의 분할을 위해서 슬라이스 영상의 정보를 이용한 3차원 영역 성장법을 제안한다. 제안된 방법은 2차원 슬라이스 영상에서 영역 성장법에 의해 영역을 확장시키고, 그 이웃한 슬라이스들에 씨앗점을 전달하여 재귀적으로 3차원 체적을 확장하여 영상을 분할한다. 이때, 이웃한 슬라이스간의 영역의 크기의 제약을 이용하여 새나감을 방지한다. 제안된 방법을 기관지의 분할에 적용한 결과, 새나감 없이 뾰족한 가지들까지도 성공적으로 분할했으며, 튜브의 중심 축이 고차원 곡선인 경우에도 성공적으로 분할했다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.70 no.1
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• pp.10-20
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• 2011

Various diseases can diffusely involve central airways, including the trachea and main stem bronchi. Central airway abnormalities are frequently not apparent or are overlooked on chest radiographs, even though the patient may have significant symptoms. Recent advances in spiral and multi-detector computed tomography (CT) with multi-planar reconstruction and three-dimensional demonstration, including virtual bronchoscopy, allow for excellent display of central airway anatomy and abnormalities with visualization of accurate locations of lesions. Early detection and proper diagnosis of airway diseases based on various radiographic findings will help determine appropriate treatment, including surgical planning and evaluation of treatment response. Herein we describe and illustrate the imaging findings of a wide spectra of diffuse central airway diseases.