Development of virtual CT cholangiopancreatoscopy

Radiology. 1998 Nov;209(2):570-4. doi: 10.1148/radiology.209.2.9807592.

Abstract

Endoluminal virtual computed tomographic (CT) cholangiopancreatoscopic views of the pancreatic and common bile ducts were generated in 16 patients by using helical CT data sets and endoscopic three-dimensional reconstruction images. In all patients with ductal dilatation, virtual images were obtained and findings correlated with those at helical CT and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Virtual CT cholangiopancreatoscopy is a feasible technique, and initial experience shows promising results.

MeSH terms

  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / methods*
  • Common Bile Duct / diagnostic imaging
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Ducts / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*