ImageParser: a tool for finite element generation from three-dimensional medical images
Journal
Biomedical engineering online
Journal Volume
3
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2004-10-01
Author(s)
Abstract
The finite element method (FEM) is a powerful mathematical tool to simulate and visualize the mechanical deformation of tissues and organs during medical examinations or interventions. It is yet a challenge to build up an FEM mesh directly from a volumetric image partially because the regions (or structures) of interest (ROIs) may be irregular and fuzzy.
Subjects
Biomechanical analysis | Breast imaging | Finite element method (FEM) | Image segmentation | Meshing
Type
journal article