title: Computed tomographic angiography: clinical applications.
abstract: There has been a move towards increasingly refined techniques for autologous breast reconstruction, and given the substantial inter-individual variability of perforator anatomy, the need for reliable, accurate methods of vascular imaging has been sought. Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) can offer a range of applications in autologous breast reconstruction to aid surgical planning and improved outcomes. This article explores the utility of CTA in imaging perforators, pedicles and recipient vessels across a wide range of flap types and donor sites. CTA has a range of clinical applications in autologous breast reconstruction, and can aid operative planning and improve outcomes.
authors.affiliation: The Taylor Laboratory, Jack Brockhoff Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Research Unit, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, The University of Melbourne, Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia. warrenrozen@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Warren M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Rozen
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chubb
authors.forename: Damien
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Grinsell
authors.forename: Mark W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Ashton
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed