See Also: DeBakey's classification(medicine)
DeBakey forceps(medicine)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
DeBakey, Michael (Ellis)(encyclopedia)
DeBakey, Michael Ellis(medicine)
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Rye classification(medicine)
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classification(dictionary)

backprojection (medicine) and DeBakey's classification (medicine)


backprojection (medicine)


backprojection


In computed tomography or Other imaging techniques requiring reconstruction from multiple projections, an algorithm for calculating the contribution of each voxel of the structure to the measured ray data, in order to generate an image; the oldest and simplest method of image reconstruction.

Synonym: apical lordotic projection.


DeBakey's classification (medicine)


DeBakey's classification


Consists of three types: Type I extends into the transverse arch and distal aorta and type II is confined to the ascending aorta. Type III dissections begin in the descending aorta, with type IIIA extending toward the diaphragm and type IIIB extending below it.