title: Contrast enhancement using curd and contrast agent mixtures for ex vivo vessel imaging in computed tomography.
abstract: We describe a cheap and efficient method for filling the vascular space of ex vivo tissue samples with a radiopaque material that can be used in computed tomography imaging. The filling material consists of curd, water, and a radiological contrast agent. Viscosity ranges and the degree of attenuation of X-rays of the filling material can be easily adjusted to the requirements of a specific application. The method is non-destructive and without negative effects on subsequent histological examinations.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Obert
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Kohl
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Graf
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Krombach
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Verhoff
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000737:chemistry*; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000473:pathology; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D055806:Microvessels / Q000473:pathology; D011180:Postmortem Changes; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D001466:Barium Sulfate