Correction of anterior thoracic wall deformities: improved planning by means of 3D-spiral-computed tomography.
Surgical correction of anterior thoracic wall deformities is an extensive procedure with considerable operative trauma. The procedure can be markedly supported by means of preoperative 3D spiral-computed tomography for the purpose of improved preoperative planning in order to avoid unnecessary tissue mobilization. It is also helpful to enhance the patients' comprehension regarding the operative requirements.
Albes
J M
JM
Division of Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, Germany. johannes.albes@med.uni-jena.de
Seemann
M D
MD
Heinemann
M K
MK
Ziemer
G
G
D000293:Adolescent; D004282:Documentation; D005260:Female; D005660:Funnel Chest / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007258:Informed Consent; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*