Tissue microangiography using a simplified barium sulphate cadaver injection technique.
This study investigated the application of soft tissue X-ray imaging as a method of studying vascular anatomy in injected cadaveric specimens. The arterial system of the anatomical region of interest was perfused with a barium sulphate-gelatin suspension. After curing, the tissues were removed by meticulous dissection and examined using the soft tissue X-ray imaging system. This technique of microangiography was able to demonstrate the entire arterial system of the perfused specimen. This simplified technique shows great potential in the study of vascular anatomy of flaps.
Tan
B K
BK
Department of Plastic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
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Tay
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B S
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D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002102:Cadaver; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D008852:Microradiography / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate