| Abstract: | 3D reconstruction of anatomical features from imaging modality such as MRI and CT scans has become an important subfield in disease diagnosis within the field of medicine, as well as biomedical engineering. The transformation of 2D images into 3D structures allows physicians and surgeons to view the diseased part from a more practical perspective, understand the level of risk associated with surgery and plan accordingly. A good example of where 3D reconstruction can be greatly beneficial is prior to an open-heart surgical procedure where the surgeon's view during surgery is greatly compromised due to continuous blood flow. Although 3D reconstruction has the potential of becoming highly advantageous in disease diagnosis, it is not yet considered an efficient procedure as a single protocol for rapid 3D reconstruction does not exist. In fact, 3D reconstruction of anatomical parts is a tedious task in most cases. Thus, coming up with a protocol to rapidly create an accurate 3D reconstruction of an anatomical part can greatly reduce risks associated with the surgical procedure and save a significant amount of time. |