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We concentrate on the problem of producing three-dimensional displays of organ surfaces from computerized tomograms. The theory of such surfaces is discussed. This theory leads to efficient methods of surface detection, visible surface determination, and rendering. The methods have been implemented in a software package especially designed for producing high quality displays inexpensively and efficiently for the medical end-user.
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Herman, G.T. (1986). Three-Dimensional Computer Graphic Display in Medicine: The MIPG Perspective. In: Höhne, K.H. (eds) Pictorial Information Systems in Medicine. NATO ASI Series, vol 19. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-82384-8_5
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