Computer-assisted 3D reconstruction of the terminal branches of the cerebral arteries |
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Authors: | S Gloger A Gloger H Vogt H J Kretschmann |
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Institution: | (1) Abteilung Neuroanatomie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Konstanty-Gutschow-Strasse 8, D-30625 Hannover, Germany |
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Abstract: | We present a three-dimensional anatomical computer model of the terminal branches of the posterior cerebral artery and circle of Willis, acquired from equidistant serial anatomical slices of three brains. The reconstructions provide a clear picture from all angles of the complicated course of the terminal branches of the cerebral arteries. This can help to identify the arteries in conventional and magnetic resonance angiography. Our rendition of the cerebral arteries can be matched with CT, MR und PET images to indicate the areas of extension of the individual branches, allowing neuromorphological and functional correlations. |
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Keywords: | Posterior cerebral artery Terminal branches Circle of Willis Three-dimensional neuroimaging Computer graphics Anatomical model |
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