FABRICATION OF VASCULAR REPLICAS FROM MAGNETIC-RESONANCE IMAGES

Authors
FRIEDMAN MH KUBAN BD SCHMALBROCK P SMITH K ALTAN T
Citation
Mh. Friedman et al., FABRICATION OF VASCULAR REPLICAS FROM MAGNETIC-RESONANCE IMAGES, Journal of biomechanical engineering, 117(3), 1995, pp. 364-366
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Engineering, Biomedical",Biophysics
Journal title
Journal of biomechanical engineering → ACNP
ISSN journal
01480731
Volume
117
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
364 - 366
Database
ISI
SICI code
0148-0731(1995)117:3<364:FOVRFM>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Image processing and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining tec hniques have been used to prepare a larger-than-life investment cast o f an aortic bifurcation from magnetic resonance images of a replica of the vessel. The technique will facilitate experimental studies of vas cular fluid dynamics and permit the in vitro reproduction of flows in living subjects.