WO2009133896A1 - 医療用x線ct撮影装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus, and more particularly to a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus for CT imaging of a living organ located at a symmetric position with respect to a predetermined plane.
- Patent Document 1 a dual-purpose apparatus that can perform not only CT imaging but also panoramic X-ray imaging with one unit.
- Patent Document 2 discloses an example of an old medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus that performs film imaging.
- the medical X-ray imaging apparatus shown in Patent Document 2 is a dental panoramic imaging apparatus having a temporomandibular joint imaging function, and images the temporomandibular joint opening and closing states and panoramic X-ray imaging with a single apparatus. Is possible.
- the X-ray imaging apparatus according to Patent Document 2 is not an X-ray CT imaging apparatus, the section of the temporomandibular joint cannot be reconstructed from an arbitrary direction.
- Patent Document 3 discloses an X-ray CT imaging apparatus, which is used for diagnosis of organs arranged on the left and right with the spine at the center.
- the X-ray CT imaging apparatus shown in Patent Document 3 includes a technique for extracting a portion that is symmetrically arranged with respect to the spinal cord as a center line.
- Patent Document 4 discloses an apparatus that designates a region of interest on a schematic diagram of a subject as an imaging target region and performs X-ray CT imaging of the imaging target region.
- Japanese Patent No. 3807833 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 54-113292 JP 2006-149446 A Japanese Patent No. 3926120
- a predetermined plane for example, a cross section that includes a midline and divides the living body into left and right or an occlusal surface of the head
- the conventional medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus needs to separately image each living organ or extract a symmetric position from the captured CT image.
- a conventional medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus when it is desired to compare a CT image of a living organ at a symmetric position with respect to a predetermined plane, it is necessary for the operator to operate and display the CT image in contrast. Failed to support efficient diagnosis and effective patient explanation.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus capable of efficiently performing CT imaging of a living organ located at a symmetrical position with respect to a predetermined plane.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus sandwiches an object, an X-ray source that generates a cone beam, an X-ray detector that detects the cone beam, and
- the X-ray source and the X-ray detection unit are opposed to each other, a support unit, a subject holding unit that holds the subject, and a rotational drive that relatively rotates the support unit and the subject holding unit.
- Each of the first living organ and the second living organ in a symmetrical position with respect to a predetermined plane, a shaft moving portion that can move the rotation axis of the rotation driving portion relative to the subject, and X-ray CT imaging of the specified imaging region is automatically and continuously performed using the axis moving unit and the rotation driving unit, and based on an electric signal obtained by the X-ray detection unit by the X-ray CT imaging, 1 living organ and the second living organ Comprising a calculation unit for reconstructing a CT image, and a display unit for displaying the CT images of the first living organ and the second living organ obtained by the arithmetic unit.
- the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus can be configured as an apparatus that performs local CT imaging using only a part of a subject as an imaging region, and includes a first living organ and a second living body. The exposure dose for each imaging region of the organ can be reduced, and high-resolution X-ray CT imaging can be performed.
- the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention has a size equivalent to that of a conventional dental panoramic X-ray imaging apparatus and can be accommodated in an X-ray room such as a dental clinic. Can be.
- the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to the first aspect, and images each of the first biological organ and the second biological organ.
- An imaging region specifying unit that specifies the region is further provided.
- the imaging region can be specified for both the first living organ and the second living organ, a desired imaging region can be specified.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to the first or second aspect, and is between the first biological organ and the second biological organ.
- X-ray CT imaging of the third living organ and X-ray CT imaging of the third living organ is performed before or after X-ray CT imaging of the first living organ and the second living organ, or the first It is automatically and continuously performed between the X-ray CT imaging of the living organ and the X-ray CT imaging of the second living organ.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the rotation drive unit and the axial movement are performed.
- the unit performs panoramic X-ray imaging by interlocking with the movement of the rotation axis.
- panoramic X-ray imaging can be performed, so that it can be used for any role with a single unit and is a highly efficient device.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, and the X-ray CT imaging is performed continuously.
- the apparatus further includes a storage unit that stores the CT image of the first living organ and the CT image of the second living organ in association with each other.
- the storage unit stores the CT image of the first living organ and the CT image of the second living organ in association with each other, the CT image of the first living organ and the second living organ is managed as a set of data. Therefore, data management can be facilitated.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to the second aspect, wherein the imaging region specifying unit includes at least the first living body on a display unit. An illustration including an organ and the second living organ is displayed, and the imaging region is specified based on the illustration.
- the imaging region can be easily specified.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the subject is an adult,
- An imaging condition changing unit is further provided for selecting whether the child is a child and changing the X-ray CT imaging condition in accordance with the selection.
- the imaging condition changing unit selects whether the subject is an adult or a child and changes the imaging condition. Therefore, the X-ray irradiation conditions such as the optimum X power supply tube current and tube voltage are automatically selected. It has the effect that it becomes possible to adjust to.
- the center position of the imaging region which is the position of the first living organ and the second living organ, is selected to be an adult or a child. Then, the approximate position can be automatically determined (based on the factory setting value).
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the first living organ and the first 2 The living organ is intended to be a temporomandibular joint or otolaryngology region.
- the temporomandibular or otolaryngological region of living organs is often a living organ arranged symmetrically with respect to a predetermined plane, and thus has an effect of supporting efficient diagnosis.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to the eighth aspect, wherein the first living organ and the second living organ are the temporomandibular joint.
- the remaining state is continuously imaged.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to the ninth aspect, wherein the display unit includes the first biological organ and the second biological organ.
- the CT image in the open state and the CT image in the closed state are displayed on one display screen in contrast.
- the CT image in the open state and the CT image in the closed state are displayed on a single display screen, so that the diagnosis can be performed while observing the changes in the open state and the closed state. It has the effect of supporting patient explanation.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to the ninth aspect, wherein the X-ray CT imaging is performed from the opening state of the temporomandibular joint.
- the CT image up to the closed state is displayed on the display unit as a moving image.
- the display unit displays the CT images of the first and second living organs in comparison with each other on one display screen, so that the CT images can be observed as a list, and an efficient diagnosis and effective It has the effect of supporting various patient explanations.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects, and is specified by the imaging region specifying unit. At least one of the X-ray source and the axis moving unit is adjusted based on the size of the first living organ and the second living organ.
- the exposure dose can be reduced.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects, wherein the display unit includes the first X-ray CT imaging apparatus.
- the CT imaging data of the living organ and the second living organ are synthesized and a CT image arranged according to the actual three-dimensional positions of the first living organ and the second living organ is displayed.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus is the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to the third aspect, wherein the display unit includes the first living organ and the second living body.
- CT image data of the organ and the third living organ are synthesized and a CT image arranged according to the three-dimensional position of the actual first living organ, the second living organ, and the third living organ is displayed. .
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- 1 is a block diagram of a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- 1 is a block diagram of a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- It is an illustration figure of the dental arch displayed with the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of an image for area
- FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus according to the present embodiment.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M shown in FIG. 1 includes an X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 and an X-ray image display apparatus M2.
- the X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 includes a support unit 30 that is a revolving arm incorporating a revolving motor, and the X-ray generation unit 10 and the X-ray detection unit 20 are opposed to both ends of the support unit 30. And support. Further, the support unit 30 is suspended from the lifting frame 91 in order to move the support unit 30 up and down.
- the elevating frame 91 is provided for a support column 92 erected on the base 93.
- the upper frame 91a that suspends the support portion 30 and the lower frame 91b that holds the subject o protrude forward. It is comprised so that it may become a character shape. Further, the lifting frame 91 can be lifted and lowered by a lifting mechanism (not shown) and incorporates an XY table (not shown) that horizontally moves the rotation shaft of the support portion 30.
- the lower frame 91b includes a subject holding unit 40 including an ear rod that fixes a human head as a subject o from the left and right, a chin rest that fixes a chin, and the like. However, the support unit 30 is moved up and down according to the height of the subject o, and the subject o is introduced into the subject holding unit 40 at an appropriate position.
- the X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 shown in FIG. 1 is housed in an X-ray chamber 95, and an operation panel 86a provided with a small liquid crystal panel as a display unit 88a on the outside of the wall of the X-ray chamber 95. It is attached. Further, the X-ray image display device M2 shown in FIG.
- the X-ray image display device M2 is configured by, for example, a computer or a workstation.
- the display device main body 80 includes a display unit 88b including a display device such as a liquid crystal monitor, and an operation unit configured by a keyboard, a mouse, and the like. 86b is added. Various commands can be given through a pointer operation with a mouse on a character or image displayed on the display unit 88b. Since the display part 88b can also be comprised with a touch panel, the display part 88b serves as the operation part 86b in this case.
- FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining the support 30 and the upper frame 91a.
- the upper frame 91a is supported by a table (Y table) 35Y that moves in the front-rear direction (Y direction), and a table (X table) 35X that moves in the horizontal direction (X) supported by the Y table 35Y.
- a turning motor 60r for turning the support portion 30 about the turning shaft 30c is provided.
- a bearing 37 is interposed between the shaft 32 and the support portion 30 to facilitate the turning of the support portion 30 with respect to the shaft 32.
- the turning motor 60r is fixed inside the support portion 30 and transmits a rotational force to the shaft 32 by the belt 38 to turn the support portion 30.
- the shaft 32, the bearing 37, the belt 38, and the turning motor 60 r are an example of a turning mechanism that turns the support portion 30.
- the mechanism for turning and moving the support portion 30 shown in FIG. 2 is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.
- the mechanism shown in FIG. 3 is substantially the same as the mechanism shown in FIG. 2, but the turning mechanism for turning the support portion 30 is different.
- the upper frame 91a is supported by a table (Y table) 35Y that moves in the front-rear direction (Y direction), and a table (X table) 35X that moves in the horizontal direction (X) supported by the Y table 35Y.
- Y-axis motor 60y moved in the Y-direction
- X-axis motor 60x (not shown in FIG.
- the upper frame 91 a shown in FIG. 3 includes a shaft 32 that connects the X table 35 X and the support portion 30, and a bearing 37 ′ that is interposed between the shaft 32 and the support portion 30.
- the rotating shaft of the turning motor 60r abuts on the outer periphery of the shaft 32 fixed to the support portion 30 to transmit the rotational force to the shaft 32, thereby turning the support portion 30 about the turning shaft 30c.
- FIG. 4 shows a plan view of the XY table (35X, 35Y) shown in FIGS.
- a table (Y table) 35Y that moves in the front-rear direction (Y direction)
- a table (X table) 35X that is supported by the Y table and moves in the horizontal direction (X)
- the Y table are moved in the Y direction.
- An arrangement of an Y-axis motor 60y in the Y direction and an X-axis motor 60x that moves the X table in the X direction with respect to the Y table is shown.
- the X direction and the Y direction are orthogonal to each other, but may be intersected at an arbitrary angle as long as two-dimensional control can be performed even if they are not orthogonal.
- FIG. 5 is a front view of another medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M of FIG.
- the X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is turned by a turning motor 60r (not shown), and supports the X-ray generation unit 10 and the X-ray detection unit 20 opposite to each other.
- the fixed frame 90 is attached so as to be displaceable.
- the support unit 30 is attached to the fixed frame 90 via an elevating frame 91 that can be raised and lowered by the chain drive unit 61, and the elevating frame 91 includes a center of rotation of the support unit 30.
- the subject holding unit 40 is supported from below by a lifting unit 63 that can move up and down.
- An XY table 64 that horizontally moves the lifting unit 63 in the same manner as the XY table 62 is built in the bottom of the fixed frame 90. ing.
- a display unit 88a configured with a liquid crystal monitor, a small liquid crystal panel, and the like, and an operation panel 86a configured with a plurality of operation buttons are attached to the support column of the fixed frame 90.
- the X-ray detector 21 is a device for detecting X-rays attached to the X-ray detector 20.
- the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M shown in FIG. 7 includes an X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 and an X-ray image display apparatus M2, and is configured to transmit and receive data via a communication cable.
- the X-ray imaging apparatus body M1 includes a support unit 30 that supports the X-ray generation unit 10 and the X-ray detection unit 20 facing each other, a drive unit 60 that drives the support unit 30, and an imaging apparatus body control unit 70. I have.
- a display unit 88 a and an operation panel 86 a are added to the photographing apparatus main body control unit 70.
- the operation panel 86a is also used to designate the position of a living organ (imaging region) that is symmetrical with respect to a predetermined plane.
- the X-ray generation unit 10 includes an X-ray source or X-ray generator 11 including an X-ray tube or the like that irradiates X-rays, and an irradiation field control unit 12 including a slit or a collimator that controls the spread of the X-ray beam B.
- the X-ray detection unit 20 is an X-ray detection unit that detects X-rays emitted from the X-ray generator 11 and is an X-ray consisting of a two-dimensionally expanded MOS sensor, CCD sensor, or the like. It consists of a cassette 22 provided with a detector 21.
- the cassette 22 is detachable from the X-ray detection unit 20, but the X-ray detector 21 may be fixedly provided in the X-ray detection unit 20 without using the cassette 22.
- the drive unit 60 includes an X-axis motor 60x and a Y-axis motor 60y that horizontally move the turning shaft 30c of the support unit 30 and a turning motor 60r that rotates the support unit 30. Even if the turning motor 60 r rotates the shaft 32 fixed to the support portion 30, the turning motor 60 r rotates the support portion 30 in a structure in which the support portion 30 can rotate with respect to the shaft 32.
- the supporting portion may be driven so as to turn around the turning shaft 30c.
- the support 30 can be displaced in the horizontal direction with respect to the shaft 32.
- the X-axis motor 60x and the Y-axis motor 60y may horizontally move the support unit 30 with respect to the shaft 32.
- the turning motor 60r, the X-axis motor 60x, and the Y-axis motor 60y constitute a drive unit 60 that serves as a drive source for moving the support unit 30 relative to the subject o.
- the imaging apparatus main body control unit 70 includes a CPU 71 that executes various control programs including a control program for controlling the drive unit 60, an X-ray generation unit control unit 72 that controls the X-ray generation unit 10, and an X-ray detection. And an X-ray detection unit control unit 73 that controls the unit 20.
- the control unit 70 of the X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 and the CPU 81 constituting the control unit of the X-ray image display apparatus M2 constitute a control unit 70a in a comprehensive manner.
- the operation panel 86a includes a plurality of operation buttons and the like.
- an input unit such as a keyboard, a mouse, or a touch pen can be used as an input unit that replaces the operation panel 86a or is used in combination with the operation panel 86a.
- a voice command may be received and recognized by a microphone or the like. That is, the operation panel 86a is an example of the operation unit 86, and any operation unit 86 may be used as long as the operation of the operator is accepted.
- the display unit 88a is a display such as a liquid crystal monitor.
- information such as characters and images necessary for operation of the X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 may be displayed on the display unit 88a, or connected to an X-ray image display apparatus M2 to be described later to display an X-ray image.
- the display content displayed on the display unit 88b of the apparatus M2 may also be displayed on the display unit 88a.
- various commands may be issued to the X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 through a pointer operation using a mouse or the like on characters or images displayed on the display unit 88a.
- the subject holding unit 40 and the driving unit 60 function as a moving mechanism unit 65 that moves the X-ray generator 11 and the X-ray detector 21 relative to the subject o.
- the X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 performs a local CT on the imaging region (a living organ at a symmetric position with respect to a predetermined plane) r of the subject o in accordance with a command from the operation panel 86a or the X-ray image display apparatus M2. Take a picture.
- the X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 receives various commands, coordinate data, and the like from the X-ray image display apparatus M2, and transmits captured CT image data to the X-ray image display apparatus M2.
- a display unit 88b and an operation unit 86b are connected to the display device main body 80.
- the display device main body 80 includes a CPU 81 that executes various programs, a hard disk, and the like.
- the display device main body 80 calculates the coordinates of an area specified by the operation unit 86 and a storage unit 82 that stores various types of shooting data and images.
- an image calculation unit 84 that performs CT image reconstruction and other calculations.
- the storage unit 82, the imaging region specifying unit 83, and the image calculation unit 84 form an image processing unit 85.
- the storage unit 82 can store CT images of living organs that are symmetrically located with respect to a predetermined plane obtained by local CT imaging in association with each other.
- the operation panel 86a and the operation unit 86b constitute an operation unit 86, and the imaging region r is specified using the operation unit 86.
- the imaging region r is specified by designating the region the operator wants to photograph on the screen (illustration, panoramic image, etc.) displaying a part or the whole of the living body with the operation unit 86.
- the imaging region r can be specified by the operation unit 86 by specifying one of the living organs that are symmetrical with respect to a predetermined plane and automatically obtaining the position of the other living organ by the imaging region specifying unit 83 or the like.
- the surgeon may specify the positions of both living organs. Furthermore, without specifying the position of the living organ by the operator, the operation unit 86 only specifies the information on the subject o, the imaging target region, etc., and the imaging region specifying unit 83 automatically specifies the imaging region r. Also good.
- the display unit 88a and the display unit 88b constitute a display unit 88, and an operation of the operation unit 86 may be performed on the image displayed on the screen of the display unit 88 to specify the imaging region r. Instead of displaying the region specifying image on the screen, the part may be directly designated by inputting the part name or the code from the operation unit 86.
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram for explaining a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M different from the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M shown in FIG.
- the X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 shown in FIG. 8 includes a turning motor 60 r that rotates the support unit 30. The difference is that the X-axis motor 60x and the Y-axis motor 60y to be moved are not provided.
- 8 includes an X-axis motor 60x and a Y-axis motor 60y that horizontally move the subject o held by the subject holding unit 40, and a Z-axis motor 60z that raises and lowers the subject holding unit 40. Is different.
- an X-axis motor 60x and a Y-axis motor 60y that move and move horizontally and a Z-axis motor 60z that moves the subject holding unit 40 up and down are different.
- the X-axis motor 60x, the Y-axis motor 60y, and the Z-axis motor 60z function as an axis moving unit that moves the shaft 32 relative to the subject o.
- the turning motor 60r functions as a rotation driving unit that relatively rotates the support unit 30 and the subject holding unit 40.
- the living body may turn its eyes when the subject holding unit 40 is rotated, it is considered that the subject holding unit is not rotated and the support unit 30 is rotated in many cases.
- a part of the X-axis motor 60x, the Y-axis motor 60y, and the Z-axis motor 60z may be on the drive side of the support unit 30, and the rest may be on the drive side of the subject holding unit 40.
- the at least part of the Y-axis motor 60y and the Z-axis motor 60z may be provided in an overlapping manner. In the case of overlapping, since both movement amounts can be integrated, there is an advantage that the amount of relative movement can be increased and the movement pattern can be diversified. However, from the viewpoint of cost, FIGS.
- a part of the X-axis motor 60x, the Y-axis motor 60y, and the Z-axis motor 60z be on the drive side of the support unit 30 and the rest be on the drive side of the subject holding unit 40.
- an X-axis motor 60x that horizontally moves the shaft 32
- a Y-axis motor 60y that rotates the support portion 30, and a Z-axis motor 60z that moves the support portion 30 up and down are fixed to the lifting frame 91.
- a driving unit for moving the subject holding unit 40 is not provided at the bottom of the frame 90.
- an X-axis motor 60x that moves the shaft 32 horizontally, a Y-axis motor 60y, and a turning motor 60r that rotates the support unit 30 are provided on the lifting frame 91, and the subject holding unit 40 is moved up and down on the bottom of the fixed frame 90.
- a Z-axis motor 60z is provided.
- the elevating frame 91 is provided with a turning motor 60 r that rotates the support unit 30, and the subject holding unit 40 is horizontally moved to the bottom of the fixed frame 90.
- a Z-axis motor 60z for raising and lowering is provided.
- the elevating frame 91 is provided with a turning motor 60 r that rotates the support unit 30, and a Z-axis motor 60 z that elevates the support unit 30, and the subject holding unit 40 is horizontally moved at the bottom of the fixed frame 90.
- 60x, Y-axis motor 60y is provided.
- the elevating frame 91 is provided with a turning motor 60r for rotating the support unit 30 and a Z-axis motor 60z for elevating the support unit 30, and one of the X-axis motor 60x and the Y-axis motor 60y is used as the elevating frame 91.
- the pivot 30c of the support 30 is moved, the other is disposed on the bottom of the fixed frame 90, the subject holding unit 40 is moved, and the subject o is moved by the total movement of the X-axis motor 60x and the Y-axis motor 60y.
- the X-ray generator 11 and the X-ray detector 21 are moved horizontally.
- a turning motor 60r that rotates the support unit 30 is provided on the lifting frame 91, and a Z-axis motor 60z that lifts the subject holding unit 40 is provided on the bottom of the fixed frame 90, and an X-axis motor 60x and a Y-axis motor.
- One of the 60y is provided on the elevating frame 91 to move the shaft 32, and the other is provided on the bottom of the fixed frame 90 to move the subject holding unit 40, thereby moving the X-axis motor 60x and the Y-axis motor 60y. Then, the X-ray generator 11 and the X-ray detector 21 are moved horizontally with respect to the subject o.
- the relative movement in the present invention is observed from one ⁇ to the other ⁇ as in the relationship between the object o and the support unit 30 shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 and the above-described configuration examples 1 to 6.
- it refers to a movement in which one ⁇ is actually moving to be stationary and the other ⁇ is moving. That is, when viewed from the subject o, the support unit 30 is moving. Even when the subject o is stationary and the support unit 30 is moving, the subject o itself is moved and the support unit 30 is stationary. The case where both the subject o and the support unit 30 are moving is also included.
- the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M performs imaging by generating cone beam X-rays from an X-ray source (X-ray generator 11). Since the imaging is performed using a cone beam, the number of rotations of the support unit 30 can be reduced as compared with imaging using a thin fan beam, CT imaging can be performed, the burden on the subject o can be reduced, and the overall structure of the apparatus can be reduced. It is sufficient for the reconstruction to have irradiation data for a minimum half rotation of the support part. In panoramic imaging, a narrow slit X-ray beam is generated from an X-ray source (X-ray generator 11) in a direction parallel to the turning axis 30c.
- the change of the shape of the X-ray beam is performed by regulating the irradiation range of X-rays irradiated from the X-ray source by a slit or a collimator.
- a slit or a collimator By controlling the slit or collimator, the shape of the opening through which the X-ray passes is restricted to a square or other square or circle so that the cone beam X-ray is irradiated, or the shape of the opening is parallel to the turning axis 30c.
- the slit X-ray beam is irradiated with a narrow slit.
- the X-ray detector 21 may be changed to one corresponding to each of CT imaging and panoramic imaging, or the X-ray irradiation area on the detection surface of the single X-ray detector 21 may be changed.
- a configuration in which a plurality of types of CT imaging and panoramic imaging are prepared as the cassette 22 shown in FIGS. are prepared as the cassette 22 shown in FIGS. .
- X-ray irradiation is performed on the entire detection surface of the X-ray detector for CT imaging, and X is used for panoramic imaging.
- a configuration in which only a narrow slit portion is irradiated in the direction parallel to the rotation axis 30c at the center of the detection surface of the line detector may be considered.
- the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M according to the embodiment of the present application has a structure that stands vertically on the floor on which the medical X-ray CT apparatus is installed. Is optional.
- An X-ray sensor as an X-ray detector may be a two-dimensional detection surface. For example, a CCD sensor, a MOS sensor, a CMOS sensor, a TFT sensor, an FT sensor, a sensor comprising an X-ray solid-state imaging device, an image An intensifier is considered.
- a living organ for example, a bilaterally symmetric temporomandibular joint or a vertically symmetric upper dentition
- the lower dentition are specified by the operation unit 86 or the like, and X-ray CT imaging centering on each imaging region r of the living organ is continuously performed.
- CT imaging of the temporomandibular joint is performed.
- One of the living organs at the symmetrical position is a first living organ, and the other is a second living organ.
- the dental arch illustration 100 as shown in FIG. 10 is not limited to the two-dimensional case as shown in FIG. 10, and may be three-dimensional.
- three-dimensional image data of a three-dimensional dental arch of upper and lower teeth as seen in so-called computer graphics is generated and displayed, for example, in a perspective view or by adding an operation.
- a rotating display can be considered. While viewing the display unit 88 on which the dental arch shown in FIG. 10 is displayed, the operator specifies the position of the temporomandibular joint using the operation unit 86 and specifies the imaging region r.
- the shooting region r is displayed as a circle on the illustration 100, but other display methods such as displaying the center of the shooting region r as a cross may be used.
- the shooting area r is also displayed in three dimensions such as a translucent sphere or cylinder.
- the coordinates of the shooting region r are calculated by the shooting region specifying unit 83 and the CPU 71 causes the support unit 30 and the subject holding unit 40 to move the driving unit 60 based on the calculated coordinates.
- Use to drive Specifically, for example, the support unit 30 and the subject holding unit 40 are moved two-dimensionally using the XY table 62 or 64, and the support unit 30 is turned by the turning motor 60r after reaching the target position. Then, CT imaging is performed on the right imaging region r (temporomandibular joint) shown in FIG. 10, and the support unit 30 and subject holding unit 40 are moved two-dimensionally using the XY table 62 or 64 to reach the target position.
- the support unit 30 is turned by the turning motor 60r, and CT imaging of the left imaging region r (temporomandibular joint) shown in FIG. That is, CT imaging is automatically and continuously performed on the right imaging region r (temporomandibular joint) shown in FIG. 10 and the left imaging region r (temporomandibular joint) shown in FIG.
- CT imaging of the temporomandibular joint is performed locally, panoramic imaging of the dental arch may be performed.
- the image for specifying the region displayed on the screen of the display unit 88 may be an image of a subject such as the dental arch illustration 100 shown in FIG. 10, or if the position is set appropriately, Instead of an illustration, an image obtained by taking a picture of a subject with a camera that captures normal visible light may be used.
- an image such as a schematic illustration 100D as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 may be used without necessarily showing a realistic shape.
- the RH group from No. 1 to No. 8 is the group from the front teeth to the molars on the right side of the upper jaw
- the LH group is from No. 1 to No. 8 on the left side of the upper jaw
- the front teeth to the molars on the right side of the lower jaw The RL groups from No. 1 to No. 8 are displayed, and the front teeth to molars on the left side of the lower jaw are displayed as the LL groups from No. 1 to No. 8.
- TMJR indicates the right temporomandibular joint and TMJL indicates the left temporomandibular joint.
- the RH group and the LH group are symmetrical with respect to the RL group and the LL group across the occlusal plane.
- the RH group and the RL group are the LH group and the LL group are the midline. It is in a symmetric relationship across the plane containing.
- TMJR and TMJL are also symmetrical with respect to the plane including the midline.
- the “surface including the midline” is considered to be a surface that divides the head into left and right objects or a surface that divides the entire body into left and right objects.
- This “relationship symmetric with respect to the occlusal surface and symmetric relationship with respect to the surface including the midline” is an example of “symmetry” in the present application.
- the configuration for specifying the part may be, for example, a computer that uses the display unit 88 as a touch panel and may specify the corresponding part by touching, or by moving a pointer displayed on the screen of the display unit 88 with a mouse or the like.
- the number displayed on the image may be configured so that the number displayed on the image can be input, for example, “RH8” using a keyboard when it is desired to specify number 1 in the upper right.
- the number 8 of the LH group may be automatically specified.
- the number 8 of the RL group may be automatically specified.
- the CT imaging of the site corresponding to the 8th of the RH group and the site corresponding to the 8th of the LH group Is performed continuously.
- the CT imaging of the site corresponding to the 8th of the RH group and the site corresponding to the 8th of the RL group is continuously performed.
- control can be performed so that the tooth within the range becomes a CT imaging target.
- the left and right parts are a pair of first and second living organs
- the 6th to 8th of the LH group are also automatically specified.
- the upper and lower parts are a pair of first and second living organs, for example, if the RH group 6 to 8 is specified, the RL group 6 to 8 is automatically May be specified.
- a configuration may be considered in which zones are designated by zone as shown in FIG.
- the zones closer to the front teeth of the RH group from No. 1 to No. 5 are set to RH1, and the molars from No. 6 to No. 8 are shown.
- Zones are divided into zones like RH2.
- the LH group's No. 1 to No. 5 front tooth zone is LH1
- the No. 6 to No. 8 molar tooth zone is LH2
- the RL group's No. 1 to No. 5 front tooth zone is RL1.
- the zone of molar teeth from No. 6 to No. 8 is divided by RL2, the zone closer to the front teeth of No. 1 to No. 5 of the LL group is divided by LL1, and the zone of molar teeth from No. 6 to No. 8 is divided by LL2.
- a range in which the 6th to 8th RH2 can be accommodated is specified as a CT imaging target when the “RH2” frame portion shown in FIG. 12 is touched. .
- the LH2 zone may be automatically specified.
- the RL2 zone may be automatically specified.
- the portion corresponding to the 6th to 8th in the RH and the 6th in the LH CT imaging of the portion corresponding to No. 8 to No. 8 is continuously performed.
- the part corresponding to the 6th to 8th of the RH group and the 6th to 8th of the RL group CT imaging of the corresponding part is continuously performed.
- the RH group may be easily identified.
- the display unit 88 is a touch panel, touching the “RH” frame portion shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. A configuration that can be specified as is conceivable.
- the LH group may be automatically specified by specifying the RH group.
- the RL group may be automatically specified by specifying the RH group.
- the RH group and the LH group can be identified, and CT imaging of the region corresponding to the RH group and the region corresponding to the LH group is continuously performed.
- CT imaging of the region corresponding to the RH group and the region corresponding to the RL group is continuously performed.
- a frame may be prepared in advance, and it may be specified by moving the display unit 88 so that the desired range is within the frame.
- an image obtained by X-ray imaging of a subject may be used as an area specifying image displayed on the screen of the display unit 88.
- a panoramic image obtained by panoramic photographing of a subject is displayed as a panoramic image 200 shown in FIG. 13 and used for position designation, or the subject first before CT photographing.
- An example is conceivable in which the fluoroscopic images of o are taken from different angles, the fluoroscopic images obtained for each angle are displayed, the target position is designated on the displayed fluoroscopic image, and CT imaging of the target part is performed.
- buttons 11 and 12 the example in which the schematic illustration is displayed has been described above.
- a plurality of buttons may be provided in a shape and arrangement such as a three-dimensional illustration, and the position may be specified. It is conceivable as an example in which a part is directly specified without displaying an image for specifying a region on the top.
- FIG. 13 shows a display example of a screen displayed on the display unit 88.
- the display screen 2 shown in FIG. 13 displays a panoramic image 200 of the dental arch X including the temporomandibular joint and a CT cross-sectional image 201 of the temporomandibular joint in a vertically contrasted manner.
- the CT cross-sectional image 201 includes an image 2010 with the right jaw joint YR in the closed state, an image 2011 with the left jaw joint YL, an image 2012 with the right jaw joint yR, and an image 2013 with the left opening state.
- An image of the temporomandibular joint yL is included.
- the above-described local CT imaging is performed twice in the closed state and the closed state. There is a need to do.
- the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M in order to diagnose a living organ that is symmetric with respect to a predetermined plane, it is necessary to perform CT imaging for both of the living organs. Therefore, it is necessary to position the other living organ as the target and perform CT imaging after the imaging is completed, which is cumbersome in work.
- both imaging regions r are specified, and then local CT imaging is automatically and continuously performed for both imaging regions r. The burden on the person is reduced.
- the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M according to the present embodiment can be configured as an apparatus that performs local CT imaging using only a part of the subject o as an imaging region. In this case, the exposure dose to a living organ is high.
- the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M performs local X-ray CT imaging, the occupation area is the same as that of a conventional dental panoramic X-ray imaging apparatus, and X-ray prevention such as in a dental clinic is performed. It can be sized to fit in the room.
- the imaging condition for changing the size of the imaging region r the slit width of the irradiation field control unit 12 for adjusting the range of the X-ray beam irradiated from the X-ray source is changed, or the moving mechanism unit is used. It is conceivable to change the enlargement ratio by changing the positional relationship between the subject o and the X-ray generator 11. Usually, the enlargement ratio is expressed as a ratio of the distance between the subject and the X-ray detector with respect to the distance between the X-ray source and the X-ray detector, and the ratio is changed.
- the irradiation X-ray dose may be changed by controlling the tube voltage, tube current control, irradiation time, turning speed, etc., such as making the irradiation X-ray dose smaller for adults than for adults. Further, the change of the slit width and the change of the enlargement ratio may be combined. Note that the change in the size of the imaging region r is not limited to the case of an adult or a dwarf, but is changed depending on the type of living organ to be imaged. For example, the size of the imaging region r is changed between the case where the ear ossicle is taken as an imaging target and the case where the cochlea is taken as an imaging target. The size of the imaging region r is changed by the imaging region changing unit by the X-ray generation unit control unit 72 and the X-ray detection unit control unit 73.
- step S4 it is determined whether or not the object o has been selected by the operation unit 86 as being a dwarf size. If Yes in step S4, the process proceeds to step S5. If No, the process returns to step S2. In step S5, the photographing condition for the dwarf is set when the subject o is selected to be the dwarf size.
- step S6 it is determined whether or not the CT imaging mode is selected by the operation unit 86. If Yes in step S6, the process proceeds to step S7. If No, the process proceeds to step S8. In step S7, it is determined whether or not the temporomandibular joint imaging mode is selected. If yes, the process proceeds to step S9, and if no, the process proceeds to step S17.
- the temporomandibular joint imaging mode in step 7 means a mode in which CT imaging of the left and right temporomandibular joints is performed continuously.
- Step S17 is a routine of normal CT imaging, and is a process in which CT imaging such as local CT imaging of a desired part is performed once for each position designation without performing continuous imaging.
- the temporomandibular joint is specified as the imaging region r.
- the identification method may be one or both specified by the operation unit 86 using an illustration or the like, or may be based on preset data. As described above, it is possible to directly specify a part by inputting a part name or a code from the operation unit 86 without necessarily displaying an image once on the screen.
- step S10 CT imaging of either the left or right temporomandibular joint is performed based on the imaging region r specified in step S9.
- step S11 CT imaging is performed on the remaining temporomandibular joints on the left and right.
- step S12 a CT image is reconstructed based on the electrical signals (left and right temporomandibular joint data) taken in steps S10 and S11.
- step S13 the CT images of the left and right temporomandibular joints reconstructed in step S12 are displayed on the display unit 88 (display device).
- step S8 it is determined whether or not panoramic shooting is selected by the operation unit 86. If Yes in step S8, the process proceeds to step S14. If No, the process returns to step S6.
- step S14 panorama shooting is executed.
- step S15 a panorama image is reconstructed based on the electrical signal (panorama data) shot in step S14.
- step S16 the panoramic image reconstructed in step S15 is displayed on the display unit 88 (display device).
- the positional control in CT imaging from one temporomandibular joint to the other temporomandibular joint from step S9 to step S11 will be described.
- the subject to be photographed is a normal living body having a general physique or skeleton, where in the three-dimensional space where the X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 is located there is one of the paired organs, and in which is the other Can be set in advance as coordinate data.
- the moving mechanism unit 65 that performs CT imaging centering on the region based on the coordinate data. For example, even if the surgeon does not input specific three-dimensional coordinates, a key for the “right temporomandibular joint” is created, and the general physique and skeleton exist only by turning on the key.
- the control of the moving mechanism unit 65 that performs local CT imaging of the right temporomandibular joint region in the wax three-dimensional space can be set, if the subject o is fixed to the subject holding unit 40, the control can be performed with one touch.
- CT imaging of the temporomandibular joint is possible.
- the left temporomandibular joint can be similarly controlled three-dimensionally, CT imaging of one temporomandibular joint and the other temporomandibular joint can be performed continuously only by specifying one temporomandibular joint. This is the same not only for the temporomandibular joint but also for other organs.
- CT imaging of a desired area is possible.
- the region specification on the illustration can be converted into the three-dimensional spatial region specification for the subject o actually fixed to the subject holding unit 40.
- the general physique and skeletal living body may be used instead of the individual physique and skeletal data. It is already possible to specify a part directly by inputting a part name or a code from the operation unit 86 without displaying an image for specifying an area like the illustration 100 in FIG. 10 on the screen. As described above, this can be realized based on the coordinate data as described above.
- a key on the keyboard or a key for clicking on the mouse displayed on the screen may be used, but a key for starting execution of temporomandibular joint continuous shooting is determined and the temporomandibular joint is set after entering the temporomandibular joint shooting mode.
- the key for starting execution of continuous shooting can be turned on.
- panoramic imaging Prior to CT imaging, panoramic imaging may be performed first, the obtained panoramic image may be displayed, a target region may be specified on the displayed panoramic image, and CT imaging of the target region may be employed. In this case, the above idea can be applied.
- the invention described in the patent republication WO2003 / 0834407 according to the application of the applicant of the present application discloses an example of such a configuration.
- panoramic imaging a panoramic tom which is a thin layer of approximately horseshoe shape is assumed in a three-dimensional space where the X-ray imaging apparatus main body M1 exists, and panoramic imaging is set to shoot the panoramic tomography. Since the displayed panoramic image is a panoramic tomographic image developed on a plane, the position in the three-dimensional space can be specified by designating a specific position on the panoramic image. Using this, a panoramic image may be displayed first, and the temporomandibular joint may be designated on the displayed panoramic image.
- the panoramic image used for specifying the position as described above is referred to as a panoramic scout view. In FIG. 13, an image used for such a panoramic scout view may be displayed as a panoramic image 200.
- fluoroscopic images of the subject o are captured from different angles, the fluoroscopic images obtained for each angle are displayed, the target position is designated on the displayed fluoroscopic image, and the CT of the target region is displayed.
- a configuration for performing photographing may be adopted, and in this case, the above idea can be applied.
- the invention described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2004-329293 according to the application of the applicant of the present application discloses an example of such a configuration. If the position in the direction parallel to the axial direction of the turning shaft 30c is the same in a plurality of fluoroscopic images, the position in the three-dimensional space is specified by specifying the position in the direction intersecting the axial direction of the turning shaft 30c. Can do.
- a plurality of fluoroscopic images taken from different angles may be displayed, and the temporomandibular joint may be designated on the displayed fluoroscopic images.
- the fluoroscopic image used for specifying the position as described above will be referred to as a two-way fluoroscopic image scout view.
- an image used for such a two-way perspective image scout view may be displayed instead of the panoramic image 200. Examples such as the above-described panoramic scout view and two-way perspective image scout view are based on data obtained by photographing individual living bodies, and thus have an advantage that a more accurate position can be specified.
- step S10a CT imaging is performed in an open state on either the left or right temporomandibular joint based on the imaging region r identified in step S9.
- step S11a CT imaging is performed with the remaining temporomandibular joints of the left and right open.
- step S10b CT imaging is performed in a closed state on either the left or right temporomandibular joint based on the imaging region r identified in step S9.
- step S11b CT imaging is performed with the remaining temporomandibular joints of the left and right closed.
- step S12ab the CT image is reproduced based on the electrical signal (left and right open temporomandibular joint data) taken in steps S10a and S11a and the electrical signal taken in steps S10b and S11b (left and right open temporomandibular joint data).
- step S13a the CT images of the left and right open and closed temporomandibular joints reconstructed in step S12ab are displayed on the display unit 88 (display device).
- FIG. 16 shows a CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the closed state displayed on the display unit 88 in step 13 of FIG.
- a cross-sectional CT image P1R of the right temporomandibular joint of the subject o and a volume rendering image P2R of the right temporomandibular joint are displayed on the left side of the screen, and a cross-sectional CT of the left temporomandibular joint of the subject o is displayed on the right side of the screen.
- An image P1L and a left temporomandibular joint volume rendering image P2L are displayed.
- the cross-sectional CT image P1R is a cross-sectional CT image P11R on the xy plane of the right temporomandibular joint on the upper left, a cross-sectional CT image P12R on the xz plane of the right temporomandibular joint on the lower left, and a cross-sectional CT image on the yz plane of the right temporomandibular joint on the lower right.
- P13R is displayed respectively.
- the cross-sectional CT image P1L is a cross-sectional CT image P11L on the xy plane of the left temporomandibular joint on the upper left, a cross-sectional CT image P12L on the xz plane of the left temporomandibular joint on the lower left, and a yz plane on the left temporomandibular joint on the lower right.
- the cross-sectional CT images P13L are respectively displayed.
- the default cross section initially displayed in each cross-sectional CT image can be set, for example, near the center of that region.
- the cross-section of each cross-sectional CT image is set around the center of the lower jaw head of each temporomandibular joint.
- the position of the cross section can be moved to a desired position with, for example, the cursors zc, yc, xc.
- a two-dimensional plane consisting of y and z at a certain x coordinate is a yz plane
- a two-dimensional plane consisting of x and z at a certain y coordinate is an xz plane
- a two-dimensional plane consisting of x and y at a certain z coordinate is The xy plane is assumed.
- the xy plane, the xz plane, and the yz plane are cross sections orthogonal to each other, the z cursor zc indicating the position of the xy plane is on the xz plane and the yz plane, and the y cursor yc indicating the position of the xz plane is on the xy plane and the yz plane.
- the x cursor xc indicating the position of the yz plane is shown on the xy plane and the xz plane, and each cursor zc, yc, xc is moved by a pointer moving operation with a mouse to move the positions of the xy plane, the xz plane, and the yz plane. Can be made.
- the x-cursor xc on the xy plane and the x-cursor xc on the xz-plane are linked, and when one is moved, the other automatically moves.
- the y cursor yc on the xy plane, the y cursor yc on the yz plane, the z cursor zc on the xz plane, and the z cursor zc on the yz plane have the same relationship.
- a cross-sectional CT image P1L of the left temporomandibular joint in a closed state and a volume rendering image P2L of the left temporomandibular joint are displayed on the right side of the screen.
- a cross-sectional CT image P3R of the right temporomandibular joint in the open state and a volume rendering image P4R of the right temporomandibular joint are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the left temporomandibular joint in the open state is displayed on the right side of the screen.
- a cross-sectional CT image P3L and a volume rendering image P4L of the left temporomandibular joint are displayed.
- the cross-sectional CT image P3R is a cross-sectional CT image P31R on the xy plane of the right temporomandibular joint in the open state on the upper left, a cross-sectional CT image P32R on the xz plane of the right temporomandibular joint in the open state on the lower left, and the right chin on the open state in the lower right.
- Cross-sectional CT images P33R on the yz plane of the joint are respectively displayed.
- the cross-sectional CT image P3L is a cross-sectional CT image P31L on the xy plane of the left temporomandibular joint in the open state on the upper left, a cross-sectional CT image P32L on the xz plane of the left temporomandibular joint in the open state on the lower left, and an open on the lower right.
- a cross-sectional CT image P33L on the yz plane of the left temporomandibular joint in the state is displayed.
- X-ray CT imaging of an open or closed temporomandibular joint or an open and closed temporomandibular joint is performed by an adult.
- the X-ray irradiation conditions such as the tube current and tube voltage of the X power supply can be automatically adjusted, and the position of the living organ, that is, radiography If the center position of the region r is selected to be an adult or a dwarf, the apparatus can automatically determine the approximate position (based on the factory setting value).
- CT imaging of the temporomandibular joint in the closed state and the open state is performed, and a CT image is reconstructed based on the captured data.
- CT imaging of the temporomandibular joint in the intermediate state is performed at least.
- the CT image from the open state to the closed state of the temporomandibular joint can be displayed on the display unit 88 as a moving image by performing once and reconstructing the CT image based on the captured data and continuously reproducing the CT image.
- the target of CT imaging is not limited to the first living organ and the second living organ. Other parts may be mixed.
- Such another part is referred to as a third living organ and will be described with reference to FIG.
- the third living organ is a portion that exists between the first living organ and the second living organ, and is a portion that is continuous with the first living organ and the second living organ.
- the CT imaging of the imaging region rr, the imaging region rl, and the imaging region rc is performed continuously, but any order may be used.
- Example 1 CT imaging of imaging area rr, CT imaging of imaging area rl, CT imaging example of imaging area rc 2 ... CT imaging of imaging area rl, CT imaging of imaging area rr, CT imaging example of imaging area rc 3 ... imaging CT imaging of area rc, CT imaging of imaging area rr, CT imaging example 4 of imaging area rl ... CT imaging of imaging area rc, CT imaging of imaging area rl, CT imaging example 5 of imaging area rr ... CT of imaging area rr Imaging, CT imaging of the imaging region rc, CT imaging example 6 of the imaging region rl ...
- CT imaging of the imaging region rl CT imaging of the imaging region rc
- CT imaging of the imaging region rr CT imaging of the imaging region rr
- the right side biological organ or and the left side biological body One of the organs ol is a first living organ, the other is a second living organ, and the central living organ oc is considered a third living organ.
- Examples 1 and 2 are examples in which CT imaging of the third living organ is performed after continuous CT imaging of the first living organ and the second living organ.
- Examples 3 and 4 are examples in which CT imaging of the third living organ is performed before continuous CT imaging of the first and second living organs.
- Examples 5 and 6 are examples in which CT imaging of the third living organ is interposed between consecutive CT imaging of the first living organ and the second living organ.
- the size of the imaging region rr, the imaging region rl, and the imaging region rc is the entire dental arch including the maxilla, mandible, and temporomandibular joint when the imaging region rr, the imaging region rl, and the imaging region rc are combined. Is set to fit in both the left, right, depth, and height.
- the imaging region rc for the third living organ is between the imaging region rr and the imaging region rl for the first living organ and the second living organ, and is a region continuous with the imaging region rr and the imaging region rl. . Since the three regions are continuous without a break, it is possible to obtain CT scan data without a single break of a single block of the region to be imaged.
- FIG. 20 shows an example in which a panoramic image 200 and CT images of the temporomandibular joint in the closed state and the open state are displayed.
- a panoramic image 200 is displayed at the center, and a CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the closed state is displayed in the upper stage, and a CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the open state is displayed in the lower stage.
- the upper CT image shown in FIG. 20 displays cross-sectional CT images P11R to P13R of the right temporomandibular joint in the closed state and a volume rendering image P2R of the right temporomandibular joint on the left side of the screen, and the left jaw in the closed state on the right side of the screen.
- the cross-sectional CT images P11L to P13L of the joint and the volume rendering image P2L of the left temporomandibular joint are displayed. Further, the lower CT image shown in FIG. 20 displays cross-sectional CT images P31R to P33R of the right temporomandibular joint in an open state and a volume rendering image P4R of the right temporomandibular joint on the left side of the screen, and the open CT image on the right side of the screen.
- Cross sectional CT images P31L to P33L of the left temporomandibular joint and a volume rendering image P4L of the left temporomandibular joint are displayed.
- the closure of the temporomandibular joint is closed while observing the entire dental arch including the temporomandibular joint in the panoramic image 200.
- the condition and open state can be examined, and efficient diagnosis and effective patient explanation can be supported.
- FIG. 21 shows an example in which a dental arch illustration 100 including a temporomandibular joint and CT images of the temporomandibular joint in a closed state and an open state are displayed.
- the illustration 100 is displayed at the center, and the CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the closed state is displayed in the upper part, and the CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the open state is displayed in the lower part.
- FIG. 21 shows cross-sectional CT images P11R to P13R of the right temporomandibular joint in the closed state and the volume rendering image P2R of the right temporomandibular joint on the left side of the screen, and the left jaw in the closed state on the right side of the screen.
- the cross-sectional CT images P11L to P13L of the joint and the volume rendering image P2L of the left temporomandibular joint are displayed.
- FIG. 21 shows cross-sectional CT images P31R to P33R of the right temporomandibular joint in an open state and a volume rendering image P4R of the right temporomandibular joint.
- Cross sectional CT images P31L to P33L of the left temporomandibular joint and a volume rendering image P4L of the left temporomandibular joint are displayed.
- FIG. 22 shows an example in which a CT image of a temporomandibular joint in a closed state is displayed in a different arrangement from FIG.
- the CT image P1R of the right temporomandibular joint in the closed state and the volume rendering image P2R of the right temporomandibular joint are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the left temporomandibular joint in the closed state is displayed on the right side of the screen.
- a cross-sectional CT image P1L and a volume rendering image P2L of the left temporomandibular joint are displayed.
- FIG. 22 unlike FIG.
- the volume rendering image P2R of the right temporomandibular joint at the upper left the cross-sectional CT image P11R at the xy plane of the right temporomandibular joint at the upper right, and the cross-section CT at the xz plane of the right temporomandibular joint at the lower right.
- An image P12R and a cross-sectional CT image P13R on the yz plane of the right temporomandibular joint are displayed at the lower left.
- the arrangement of the cross-sectional CT image P1L of the left temporomandibular joint in the closed state and the volume rendering image P2L of the left temporomandibular joint is the same as in FIG.
- FIG. 23 unlike FIG. 21, an illustration 100 of a dental arch including a temporomandibular joint and a CT image of the temporomandibular joint in a closed state are displayed.
- the cross-sectional CT images P11R to P13R of the right temporomandibular joint in the closed state and the volume rendering image P2R of the right temporomandibular joint are displayed on the left side of the upper screen, and the cross-section CT of the left temporomandibular joint in the closed state is displayed on the right side of the upper screen.
- Images P11L to P13L and a volume rendering image P2L of the left temporomandibular joint are displayed. Further, in FIG.
- an illustration 100 of a dental arch including a temporomandibular joint is displayed in the lower part of the screen.
- the CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the closed state may be displayed instead of the CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the open state with the same layout.
- the display of the dental arch illustration 100 including the temporomandibular joint and the CT image of the closed temporomandibular joint is not limited to FIG. 23, and the illustration 100 and the CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the closed state are shown in FIG. 24. May be displayed in a horizontal row.
- the entire list can be displayed, supporting efficient diagnosis and effective patient explanation. it can.
- FIG. 25 unlike FIG. 20, a panoramic image 200 and a CT image of the temporomandibular joint in a closed state are displayed.
- the cross-sectional CT images P11R to P13R of the right temporomandibular joint in the closed state and the volume rendering image P2R of the right temporomandibular joint are displayed on the left side of the upper screen, and the cross-section CT of the left temporomandibular joint in the closed state is displayed on the right side of the upper screen.
- Images P11L to P13L and a volume rendering image P2L of the left temporomandibular joint are displayed.
- a panoramic image 200 is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
- the CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the closed state may be displayed instead of the CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the open state with the same layout.
- the display of the panoramic image 200 and the CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the closed state is not limited to FIG. 25, and the panoramic image 200 and the CT image of the temporomandibular joint in the closed state are displayed in a horizontal row as shown in FIG. You may do it.
- the entire list can be displayed, and efficient diagnosis and effective patient explanation can be supported.
- the above-described example relates to the temporomandibular joint, and the CT image of the living organ located at the left and right symmetrical positions with respect to the plane including the midline has been described.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and is a CT image of a living organ that is vertically symmetrical with respect to a predetermined surface, for example, an upper tooth row and a lower tooth row that are vertically symmetrical with respect to the occlusal surface. Also good.
- a medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M that performs CT imaging of the upper dentition and the lower dentition will be described.
- the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M the upper tooth row 301 and the lower tooth row 302 that are the imaging region r are specified using the skull illustration 300 shown on the left side of FIG. 27, and the X-ray is based on the specified position.
- CT imaging is performed by moving the generator 10 and the X-ray detector 20.
- a CT image is reconstructed based on data obtained by CT imaging, and a CT image as shown on the left side of FIG. In FIG.
- the illustration 300 is displayed on the right side of the screen, the CT image P5H of the upper tooth row 301 and the volume rendering image P6H of the upper tooth row 301 on the upper left of the screen, and the CT image P5L and lower tooth of the lower tooth row 302 on the lower left of the screen.
- the volume rendering image P6L in the column 302 is displayed.
- the CT image P5H is a cross-sectional CT image P51H on the xy plane of the upper tooth row 301 on the upper left, a cross-sectional CT image P52H on the xz plane of the upper tooth row 301 on the lower left, and a yz surface of the upper tooth row 301 on the lower right.
- the cross-sectional CT images P53H are respectively displayed.
- the CT image P5L is a cross-sectional CT image P51L on the xy plane of the lower tooth row 302 on the upper left, a cross-sectional CT image P52L on the xz plane of the lower tooth row 302 on the lower left, and a yz surface of the lower tooth row 301 on the lower right.
- the cross-sectional CT images P53L are respectively displayed.
- the original occlusion has a deviation from the upper dent row and the lower dent row, but the positions of the displayed sectional CT image P53H and sectional CT image P53L are adjusted so that they are on the same y-axis.
- the illustration 300 and the CT images of the upper and lower tooth rows are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only the CT images of the upper and lower tooth rows may be displayed. .
- the cone beam for CT imaging is controlled so that it is irradiated only to the region to be imaged, and the vertical width of the cone beam is controlled to include only one of the upper and lower teeth. Configuration is conceivable. In that case, when the imaging target region changes up and down, it is necessary to somehow associate the position of the cone beam irradiation field with the position of the imaging target region.
- the support unit 30 may be raised and lowered with respect to the subject holding unit 40, or the subject holding unit 40 may be raised and lowered with respect to the support unit 30. , They may move up and down relative to each other.
- the Z-axis motor 60z may be driven to move the subject holding unit 40 up and down relative to the support unit 30, or X-ray generation may be performed as in the examples of FIGS.
- the irradiation field control unit 12 in front of the instrument 11 may be moved up and down in the direction of the arrow shown by a well-known actuator (not shown) using a motor or the like to perform the vertical control of the cone beam.
- FIG. 28 shows a case where the upper jaw tooth is irradiated
- FIG. 29 shows a case where the lower jaw tooth is irradiated.
- the lifting frame 91 includes a lifting frame lower part 91a having a chin rest for holding the head of the patient o who is the subject and a lifting frame that moves up and down with respect to the lifting frame lower part 91a.
- the upper and lower frame 91b is moved up and down after the lower frame 91a and the entire upper frame 91b are moved with respect to the support column 92 by a moving mechanism (not shown) according to the physique of the patient o. It is good also as a structure which can be raised / lowered with respect to CT imaging
- a lifting drive motor ZM having a screw shaft having a longitudinal axis in the lifting movement direction of the lifting frame upper portion 91b is provided in the lifting frame lower portion 91a, and a part of the lifting frame upper portion 91b is screwed with the screw shaft.
- the elevating frame upper portion 91b can be moved up and down with respect to the elevating frame lower portion 91b by driving of the elevating drive motor ZM.
- FIG. 30 shows the case of irradiating the maxillary tooth
- FIG. 31 shows the case of irradiating the lower jaw tooth.
- an XY table XYT that supports the support unit 30 and a Z table that lifts and lowers the XY table XYT are composed of tables similar to the X table 35X and Y table 35Y of FIG. ZT may be provided, and control may be performed to move the cone beam irradiation field up and down by raising and lowering the support unit 30 with respect to the subject o or the subject holding unit 40.
- FIG. 32 shows a case where the upper teeth are irradiated.
- FIG. 33 is a sequence of CT images of the first, second, and third living organs, such as the right living organ or the left living organ ol and the central living organ oc described above with reference to FIG. It is an example of an image display at the time of performing.
- CT imaging data obtained by CT imaging of the first living organ is first living organ CT imaging data io1
- CT imaging data obtained by CT imaging of the second living organ is second living organ CT imaging data io2
- third living organ is referred to as third living organ CT imaging data io3.
- the first living organ CT imaging data io1, the second living organ CT imaging data io2, and the third living organ CT imaging data io3 are obtained from the first living organ, the second living organ, and the third living body in the actual living body by the image calculation unit 84. Position calculation is performed so as to accurately reflect the position of the organ, and the result is combined into one CT image data ios.
- the position calculation at the time of synthesis is performed by, for example, the imaging region rr, the imaging region rl, and the imaging region rc based on the amount of movement of the swivel arm when continuous CT imaging of the first biological organ, the second biological organ, and the third biological organ is performed.
- the positions of the imaging region rr, the imaging region rl, and the imaging region rc are faithfully combined in the synthesis of the first living organ CT imaging data io1, the second living organ CT imaging data io2, and the third living organ CT imaging data io3.
- An operation that reflects the arrangement can be considered.
- FIG. 34 schematically shows a combination of CT imaging data ios.
- P71, P72, P73, and Pv1 indicate a state in which the CT imaging data ios synthesized into one is reconstructed and displayed as a CT image.
- the cross-sectional CT image P7 includes a cross-sectional CT image P71 showing a cross-section of the upper right and left temporomandibular joints on the xy plane, a cross-sectional CT image P72 showing a cross-section of the lower right and right temporomandibular joints on the xz plane, and the lower left temporomandibular joint Of the CT image P73 on the yz plane, which are respectively displayed.
- the x, y, and z cursors xc, yc, and zc are also displayed, as in FIG.
- volume rendering image Pv1 of only the left temporomandibular joint is also displayed. Since the volume rendering image Pv is shown in FIG. 16 and other figures, it is shown in a simplified form in FIG.
- the display of FIG. 35 is basically the same as the display of FIG. 34, but two x cursors indicating the positions of two different yz planes are indicated by xc1 and xc2, and a sectional CT image P74 of another yz plane. And the volume rendering image Pv2 of only the right temporomandibular joint is also displayed.
- the sectional CT image P7A includes a sectional CT image P71, a sectional CT image P72, a sectional CT image P73, and a sectional CT image P74.
- both the cursor xc1 and the cursor xc2 can be moved, and the yz plane displayed at P73 and the yz plane displayed at P74 can be changed.
- the first living organ and the second living organ can be displayed in comparison with such a display, more effective diagnosis can be performed.
- FIG. 34 synthesizes CT imaging data of the third living organ with CT imaging data of the first living organ and the second living organ when continuous CT imaging of the first living organ, the second living organ, and the third living organ is performed.
- the configuration for generating CT imaging data by performing position calculation so as to faithfully reflect the position of the organ in the actual living body is only the first living organ and the second living organ. You may go about.
- FIG. 36 shows the first living organ CT imaging data io1 and the second living organ CT imaging data io2 as described with reference to FIG. This is an example in which the position calculation is performed so as to accurately reflect and is combined into one CT imaging data ios ′ (not shown), and the CT imaging data is reconstructed and displayed.
- continuous CT imaging of the first living organ, the second living organ, and the third living organ such as the right living organ or the left living organ ol and the central living organ oc is performed.
- the CT imaging data of the third living organ may be intentionally excluded from the synthesis target, and only the CT imaging data of the first living organ and the second living organ may be synthesized and displayed. Only the living body organ and the second living organ may be imaged, and the CT imaging data of the first and second living organs may be synthesized and displayed.
- rr is set as the left imaging region rl for the CT imaging of the left living organ ol.
- the CT imaging of the imaging area rr and the imaging area rl is continuously performed, but any order may be used first.
- one of the right living organ or or the left living organ ol is considered as the first living organ.
- the imaging region rr and the imaging region rl may be designated by the operator in the imaging region specifying unit 83 as described above.
- the subject holding unit The position may be set in advance with respect to the position.
- the CT imaging data of the third living organ is dared to be synthesized after performing continuous CT imaging of the first living organ, the second living organ, and the third living organ. Even when only the CT image data of the first and second living organs are combined and displayed, only the first and second living organs are photographed from the beginning, This is common even when CT image data of two living organs are synthesized and displayed.
- CT imaging data obtained by CT imaging of the first living organ is referred to as first living organ CT imaging data io1
- CT imaging data obtained by CT imaging of the second living organ is referred to as second living organ CT imaging data io2.
- the first living organ CT imaging data io1 and the second living organ CT imaging data io2 are calculated by the image calculation unit 84 so as to faithfully reflect the positions of the first living organ and the second living organ in the actual living body. Are combined into one CT image data ios ′.
- the position calculation at the time of synthesis is performed by, for example, measuring the positions of the imaging region rr and the imaging region rl from the amount of movement of the swivel arm when performing continuous CT imaging of the first biological organ and the second biological organ. Calculations that faithfully reflect the positions of rr and imaging region rl in the arrangement of the first living organ CT imaging data io1 and the second living organ CT imaging data io2 can be considered.
- the cross-sectional CT image P8 includes a cross-sectional CT image P81 showing a cross section of the upper right and left temporomandibular joints on the xy plane, a cross sectional CT image P82 showing a cross section of the lower right and left temporomandibular joints on the xz plane, and a lower left temporomandibular joint ,
- the cross-sectional CT image P83 on the yz plane and the cross-sectional CT image P84 on the yz plane of the right lower temporomandibular joint are displayed.
- the volume rendering image Pv1 ′ of only the left temporomandibular joint is displayed on the upper left, and the volume rendering image Pv2 ′ of only the right temporomandibular joint is displayed on the upper right.
- the x, y, and z cursors xc, yc, and zc are also displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 16 and the like. However, two x cursors indicating the positions of two different yz planes are indicated by x1 and x2. Is different.
- both the cursor xc1 and the cursor xc2 can be moved, and the yz plane displayed at P83 and the yz plane displayed at P84 can be changed.
- the first living organ and the second living organ can be displayed in comparison with such a display, more effective diagnosis can be performed.
- the medical X-ray CT imaging apparatus M can be applied to any living organ that is in a symmetrical position with respect to a predetermined plane.
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本実施の形態に係る医療用X線CT撮影装置は、所定の面(例えば、正中線を含んで生体を左右に分ける分断面や頭部の咬合面など)に対して対称な位置にある生体器官(例えば、顎関節や耳鼻咽喉科領域)を自動的に連続してCT撮影し、当該CT撮影した生体器官のCT画像を対比して表示することができる。なお、CT画像には、所定の面に対して対称な位置にある生体器官のそれぞれの断層像やボリュームレンダリング像も含まれる。
本実施の形態に係る医療用X線CT撮影装置Mでは、被写体oが大人であるか子供であるかに基づき撮影条件を変更する。本実施の形態に係る医療用X線CT撮影装置Mの動作について、図14に示すフローチャートに基づき説明する。なお、本実施の形態に係る医療用X線CT撮影装置Mの構成自体は、実施の形態1に係る医療用X線CT撮影装置Mと同じであるため、詳細な説明は省略する。
例2…撮影領域rlのCT撮影、撮影領域rrのCT撮影、撮影領域rcのCT撮影
例3…撮影領域rcのCT撮影、撮影領域rrのCT撮影、撮影領域rlのCT撮影
例4…撮影領域rcのCT撮影、撮影領域rlのCT撮影、撮影領域rrのCT撮影
例5…撮影領域rrのCT撮影、撮影領域rcのCT撮影、撮影領域rlのCT撮影
例6…撮影領域rlのCT撮影、撮影領域rcのCT撮影、撮影領域rrのCT撮影
ここでは、右側の生体器官orと左側の生体器官olの一方を第1生体器官、他方を第2生体器官とし、中央の生体器官ocは第3生体器官と考える。
上述の実施の形態では、医療用X線CT撮影装置Mの構成及び動作方法について説明したが、本実施の形態では、医療用X線CT撮影装置Mの表示部88に、所定の面に対して対称な位置にある生体器官を対比して表示させる表示例について説明する。
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- コーンビームを発生するX線源と、
前記コーンビームを検出するX線検出部と、
被写体を挟んで前記X線源と前記X線検出部とを対向して配置する支持部と、
前記被写体を保持する被写体保持部と、
前記支持部と前記被写体保持部とを相対的に回転駆動させる回転駆動部と、
前記回転駆動部の回転軸を前記被写体に対して相対的に移動可能とする軸移動部と、
所定の面に対して対称な位置にある第1生体器官及び第2生体器官についてそれぞれ特定した撮影領域のX線CT撮影を前記軸移動部及び前記回転駆動部を用いて自動的に連続で行い、前記X線CT撮影によって前記X線検出部で得られる電気信号に基づき、前記第1生体器官及び前記第2生体器官のCT画像を再構成する演算部と、
前記演算部によって得られた前記第1生体器官及び前記第2生体器官のCT画像を表示する表示部とを備える医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項1に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記第1生体器官及び第2生体器官に対してそれぞれ撮影領域を特定する撮影領域特定部をさらに備える医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項1または2のいずれかに記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記第1生体器官及び第2生体器官の間にある第3生体器官のX線CT撮影を行い前記第3生体器官のX線CT撮影が、前記第1生体器官と前記第2生体器官のX線CT撮影の前または後、または前記第1生体器官のX線CT撮影と前記第2生体器官のX線CT撮影の間に自動的に連続で行われる医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項1乃至請求項3のいずれか1項に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記回転駆動部及び前記軸移動部は、前記回転軸の移動に伴い連動させることでパノラマX線撮影を行う医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項1乃至請求項4のいずれか1項に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
連続で前記X線CT撮影した前記第1生体器官の前記CT画像と、前記第2生体器官の前記CT画像とを関連付けて記憶する記憶部をさらに備える医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項2に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記撮影領域特定部は、表示部に少なくとも前記第1生体器官及び前記第2生体器官を含むイラストを表示し、前記イラストに基づいて前記撮影領域を特定する、医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項1乃至請求項6のいずれか1項に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記被写体が大人であるか、子供であるかを選択し、当該選択に伴い前記X線CT撮影の条件を変更する撮影条件変更部をさらに備える医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項1乃至請求項7のいずれか1項に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記第1生体器官及び前記第2生体器官は、顎関節又は耳鼻咽喉科領域である医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項8に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記第1生体器官及び前記第2生体器官は前記顎関節であり、前記X線CT撮影は、前記顎関節の開口状態又は閉口状態のいずれか一方を撮影後、残りの状態を連続して撮影する医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項9に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
表示部は、前記第1生体器官及び前記第2生体器官の前記開口状態の前記CT画像と前記閉口状態の前記CT画像とを1つの表示画面上に対比して表示する医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項9に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記X線CT撮影した前記顎関節の前記開口状態から前記閉口状態までのCT画像を動画として前記表示部に表示する医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項1乃至請求項11のいずれか1項に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記表示部は、前記第1生体器官及び前記第2生体器官のCT画像を1つの表示画面上に対比して表示する医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項1乃至請求項12のいずれか1項に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記撮影領域特定部で特定した前記第1生体器官及び前記第2生体器官の大きさに基づき、前記X線源又は前記軸移動部のうち少なくともいずれか一方を調整する医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項1乃至請求項13のいずれか1項に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記表示部は、前記第1生体器官及び前記第2生体器官のCT撮影データが合成され、実際の前記第1生体器官及び前記第2生体器官の3次元位置に従って配置されたCT画像を表示する医療用X線CT撮影装置。 - 請求項3に記載の医療用X線CT撮影装置であって、
前記表示部は、前記第1生体器官、前記第2生体器官、前記第3生体器官のCT撮影データが合成され、実際の前記第1生体器官、前記第2生体器官、前記第3生体器官の3次元位置に従って配置されたCT画像を表示する医療用X線CT撮影装置。
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