| Theme | Development of Diagnosis and Therapy for Biliary Tract Diseases | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Virtual MDCT Cholangiopancreatography Using OsiriX | |
| Publish Date | 2010/11 | |
| Author | Maki Sugimoto | Department of Gastroenterology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Tsuyoshi Sanuki | Department of Gastroenterology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Hideyuki Shiomi | Department of Gastroenterology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Atsuhiro Masuda | Department of Gastroenterology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Shiei Yoshida | Department of Gastroenterology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Takeshi Azuma | Department of Gastroenterology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | We developed virtual cholangiography using carbon dioxide as an negative contrast material. This method is safer and less invasive imaging method for biliary evaluation than standard methods. An open-source DICOM viewer, OsiriX is practical and easy to use for biliary 3D reconstruction even when combined with a commercial personal computer. | |