Artificial Intelligence–Enhanced 3D Reconstruction of Parapneumonic Effusion in a Pediatric Patient: A Novel Visualization Approach

Authors

  • Gabriel Román-Ríos Department of Pediatrics and Basic Science, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PR Author
  • Arnaldo Santos-López Department of Pediatrics, St. Lukes Episcopal Medical Center, Ponce, PR Author
  • Dr. De Jesús Rojas Department of Pediatrics and Basic Science, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PR Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71332/kg6svc69

Keywords:

pediatric pneumonia, pleural effusion, artificial intelligence, 3D lung reconstruction, computed tomography, lung segmentation, parapneumonic effusion, innovative imaging

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2026-02-27

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Second Edition PHSU-SJ

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