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Comparison of Doppler sonography and multidetector-row computed tomography in the imaging findings of the deep inferior epigastric perforator artery.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18580158     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) has been recently introduced to detect the perforator vessels. The aim of this study is to compare the MDCT with Doppler ultrasound and assess the usefulness of the MDCT for the preoperative planning. METHODS: Five healthy adult men were first assessed for the perforators and marked with rubber using the Doppler ultrasound before MDCT was performed. Using these images, the number and the location of the perforator were evaluated. RESULTS: We could detect 83 perforators on five cases, while could detect 35 perforators by the Doppler ultrasound. We measured the distance from the fascia perforating points to rubber markings points. It ranged from 0 to 22.47 mm (7.62 mm on average). CONCLUSION: MDCT angiography is useful for preoperative planning of deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap at the point of more accurate anatomical findings and clear images of perforator vessels compared to the findings using Doppler ultrasound.
Authors:
Ryutaro Imai; Hajime Matsumura; Koji Tanaka; Ryuji Uchida; Katsueki Watanabe
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Evaluation Studies; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of plastic surgery     Volume:  61     ISSN:  1536-3708     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann Plast Surg     Publication Date:  2008 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-06-26     Completed Date:  2008-07-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7805336     Medline TA:  Ann Plast Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  94-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Plastic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan. r2-imai@amy.hi-ho.ne.jp
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Angiography / methods
Epigastric Arteries / radiography*,  ultrasonography*
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Male
Preoperative Care / methods*
Reference Values
Ultrasonics

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