Three-dimensional image reconstruction for planning of a complex cardiovascular procedure.
A rare left subclavian artery aneurysm associated with a congenital arch anomaly was difficult to visualize using standard radiographic techniques. Three-dimensional computer imaging produced a clear depiction of this unusual anatomy and simplified the preoperative planning.
Edwards
F H
FH
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307-5001.
Wind
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G
Thompson
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Bellamy
R F
RF
Barry
M J
MJ
Schaefer
P S
PS
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008297:Male; D013348:Subclavian Artery