A MRI based semi-automatic modeling system for computational biomechanics simulation

Computational biomechanics has been recognized as a powerful tool for cardiovascular research, vascular surgery planning and medical device design. An accurate and efficient construction of anatomic models is a critical element in the application of these computational methods. We developed an interactive modeling system. The novel features of this system were real time volume rendering and multiresolution mesh editing. Using these capabilities, a medical expert became able to efficiently make accurate models using one's anatomical knowledge and heuristic ability, without requiring a background in intensive computation.