Cinematic Rendered Computed Tomography Imaging Enhances 3D Visualization of Upper Extremity Arteriovenous Malformation.

Abstract

Inspired by the quality of computer-rendered images in the animated movie industry, cinematic rendering (CR) is a novel image visualization technique using proprietary rendering algorithms that simulate the propagation and interaction of light rays passing through 3-dimensional (3D) volumetric data, resulting in a photorealistic representation of bodily organs and vasculature.^1,2 Due to its more realistic representative and intuitive format, it has become part of medical education, especially 3D anatomy teaching, patient education, and communication.^3,4 It also plays an important role in the diagnostics and treatment planning for complex vascular pathologies, especially malformations.⁵ This short report highlights the additional diagnostic and clinical value of this image visualization technique by showing its value in treatment planning in a case of arteriovenous malformation (Figure 1).