title: Sectioned images and surface models of a cadaver for understanding the deep circumflex iliac artery flap.
abstract: The aim of this study was to describe the deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) flap from sectioned images and stereoscopic anatomic models using Visible Korean, for the benefit of medical education and clinical training in the field of oromandibular reconstructive surgery. Serially sectioned images of the pelvic area were obtained from a cadaver. Outlines of significant structures in the sectioned images were drawn and stacked to build surface models. The PDF (portable document format) file (size, 30 MB) of the constructed models is available for free download on the Web site of the Department of Anatomy at Ajou University School of Medicine (http://anatomy.co.kr). In the PDF file, the relevant structures of the DCIA flap can be seen in the sectioned images. All surface models and stereoscopic structures associated with the DCIA flap are displayed in real time. We hope that these state-of-the-art sectioned images, outlined images, and surface models will help students and trainees better understand the anatomy associated with DCIA flap.
authors.affiliation: From the *Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Daejeon Dental Hospital, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Daejeon; †Department of Anatomy, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon; ‡Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul; and §Department of Anatomy, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Bong Chul
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Min Suk
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Hyung Jun
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Jin Seo
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Dong Sun
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Shin
mesh_terms: D002102:Cadaver; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008297:Male; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D010388:Pelvis / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*