Three-dimensional reconstruction of autologous vein bypass graft distal anastomoses imaged with magnetic resonance: clinical and research applications

J Vasc Surg. 2003 Sep;38(3):621-5. doi: 10.1016/s0741-5214(03)00604-9.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / diagnostic imaging*
  • Graft Rejection
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography*
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Research
  • Saphenous Vein / transplantation*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods*