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European Radiology
Published in: European Radiology 12/2009

01-12-2009 | Computer Applications

Integrated teaching of anatomy and radiology using three-dimensional image post-processing

Authors: Fabian Rengier, Sara Doll, Hendrik von Tengg-Kobligk, Joachim Kirsch, Hans-Ulrich Kauczor, Frederik L. Giesel

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 12/2009

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Abstract

This article presents a new way of teaching by integrating both anatomy and radiology using three-dimensional image post-processing tools. One preclinical and one clinical module were developed for integrated teaching of anatomy and radiology. Potential benefits were assessed by anonymous evaluation among the 176 participating students. The students highly appreciated the new approach, especially the high degree of interactivity with the post-processing software and the possibility to correlate the real dissection with the virtual dissection. Students agreed that three-dimensional imaging and post-processing improved their understanding of difficult anatomical topics and topographical relations. We consider the new approach to provide great additional benefits for participating students regarding preparation for everyday clinical practice. In particular, it imparts familiarity with imaging and image post-processing techniques and may improve anatomical understanding, radiological diagnostic skills and three-dimensional appreciation.
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Metadata
Title
Integrated teaching of anatomy and radiology using three-dimensional image post-processing
Authors
Fabian Rengier
Sara Doll
Hendrik von Tengg-Kobligk
Joachim Kirsch
Hans-Ulrich Kauczor
Frederik L. Giesel
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Radiology / Issue 12/2009
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-009-1507-2

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