Three-dimensional reconstruction of autologous vein bypass graft distal anastomoses imaged with magnetic resonance: clinical and research applications.
High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging was combined with computational modeling to create focused three-dimensional reconstructions of the distal anastomotic region of autologous vein peripheral bypass grafts in a preliminary series of patients. Readily viewed on a personal computer or printed as hard copies, a detailed appreciation of in vivo postoperative features of the anastomosis is possible. These reconstructions are suitable for analysis of geometric features, including vessel caliber, tortuosity, anastomotic angles, and planarity. Some potential clinical and research applications of this technique are discussed.
Jackson
Mark J
MJ
Regional Vascular Unit, St Mary's Hospital, London, England.
Bicknell
Colin D
CD
Zervas
Vasielios
V
Cheshire
Nicholas J W
NJ
Sherwin
Spencer J
SJ
Giordana
Sergio
S
Peiró
Joaquim
J
Papaharilaou
Yannis
Y
Doorly
Dennis J
DJ
Caro
Colin G
CG
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012106:Research; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*