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.
Division of Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, Germany. johannes.albes@med.uni-jena.de
J M
JM
Albes
M D
MD
Seemann
M K
MK
Heinemann
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G
Ziemer
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*