Artificial thorax for MR imaging studies in porcine heart-lung preparations.
A double-walled magnetic resonance (MR) imaging-compatible container with a flexible diaphragm was designed to hold freshly excised porcine heart-lung preparations. The saline contents simulate MR signal of an actual chest wall. Continuous evacuation keeps the lung inflated. A variety of experiments with different imaging modalities, including angiography, under close to in vivo conditions are feasible. Access to bronchial system and lung vessels allows for various studies.
Biederer
Jürgen
J
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Strasse 9, 24105 Kiel 1, Germany. juergen.biederer@rad.uni-kiel.de
Heller
Martin
M
D000818:Animals; D001187:Artificial Organs; D006321:Heart / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008168:Lung / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013552:Swine; D013909:Thorax