• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.265-268
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• 2007

Purpose: Superficial temporal artery(STA) aneurysms are very rare and mostly occur as pseudoaneurysms secondary to trauma. Clinical diagnosis of STA pseudoaneurysm is based on a history of trauma or surgery to frontotemporal region, which presents with pulsatile mass. To confirm diagnosis, many imaging strategies can be used such as digital subtraction angiography, sonography, CT and MRI. But, these imaging modalities are invasive or inaccurate or expensive. Thus, we used 3D CT angiography to confirm STA aneurysm and to get accurate information. Methods: We have experienced two cases of pulsatile mass on the temporal area, suspected as STA pseudoaneurysms. On the basis of clinical information, we performed 3D CT angiography to get more accurate information about this pulsatile mass and to confirm diagnosis. On the basis of information from 3D CT angiography, we performed operation. Results: The lesions were diagnosed as pseudoaneurysm of superficial temporal artery by 3D CT angiography, and surgically resected safely without any complication on the basis of information from 3D CT angiography. 3D CT angiography was excellent diagnostic method for detecting STA pseudoaneurysms, and effectively showed many information about pseudoanerysms such as relationship between the aneurysms and surrounding structures, and its size. Conclusion: We could effectively diagnose and treat on the basis of information from 3D CT angiography. We present our cases with a brief review of the literature related to STA traumatic pseudoaneurysms.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.175-180
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• 2006

Preoperative angiography is frequently used in the planning of microsurgical reconstruction for identification of vascular abnormality that influence the planning of operation. But, recently 3D CT angiography is considered as new technique that can provide detailed information about vascular anatomy as well as soft and bony tissue without the risks of invasive angiography. 3D CT angiograms were performed in 19 patients before microsurgical reconstruction for the lower extremity and hand between May of 2003 and Oct of 2004. Sixteen of the studies were of the donor site and all of 19 studies were of the recipient site. No complications were found from the 3D CT angiograms. In one case of the bone exposed open wound, the injury of anterior tibial artery was identified and the zone of injury was adequately demonstrated. With the improvement in quality of CT imaging, 3D CT angiograms may provide a favorable alternative to invasive angiography. It is capable of providing high-resolution, three dimensional vascular imaging without the need for arterial puncture and prolonged post-procedure observation. The relation among blood vessels, bones, and soft tissue is well demonstrated in 3D CT angiogram. Also The acquisition time and examination cost were considerably lower in comparison with invasive angiography. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that 3D CT angiography may provide accurate, safe, and cost-effective preoperative imaging. The 3D CT angiography with relatively low morbidity, low cost, ease of image acquisition can have an broader role in microsurgical reconstructive surgery.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.41-45
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• 2012

Purpose: Fibular osteocutaneous free flap is the procedure of choice for mandibular reconstruction. However, the anatomic consistency and the reliability of the skin paddle have been considered to be questionable and the utilization of the fibular osteocutaneous free flap can be challenging for the inexperienced surgeon. Preoperative computed tomography (CT) angiography can support revolutionary help with the operator design of the fibular osteocutaneous flap. The purpose of this article is to share the valuable experience of support with preoperative CT angiography. Methods: Three consecutive patients, who needed mandibular reconstruction, were treated with fibular osteocutaneous free flap. Each of the patients had undergone lower extremity CT angiography before the surgery. The CT angiographies were scrupulously investigated to calculate the locations and the tracts of the peroneal artery perforators. We compared the findings of the CT angiography with those of the real operation. Results: The information about the perforators was sufficiently matched with the findings of the operation. With the use of preoperative CT angiography, we were able to achieve confident performance during operation, shortening of operation time, and fine outcomes with a no flap failure. Conclusion: The CT angiography of lower extremity can provide reliable information of the perforators of the fibular osteocutaneous free flap.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.45-49
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• 1996

To determine the utility of spiral computed tomography(CT) in the evaluation of carotid artery stenosis, spiral CT images of 10 patients were compared with both ones of conventional angiography and magnetic resonance(MR) angiography. The severeness of stenosis was determined for each Internal carotid artery on the basis of arterial narrowness : mild stenosis : 40 % or less, moderate stenosis = $40{\sim}70%$, severe stenosis = greater than 70 % of arterial narrowness. The short examination and clear depiction of the arterial lumen In areas of complex or low flow make CT angiography attractive alternative to MR angiography. Spiral CT angiography shows normal and abnormal carotid anatomy well when compared with conventional anglography.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.495-500
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• 2008

Purpose: Adequate tissue oxygenation is considered as an essential factor for wound healing. In the non-diabetic population, an uncompromised macrocirculation generally leads to adequate tissue oxygenation. On the contrary, the macrocirculation in diabetic patients may not correlate with tissue oxygenation because of structural changes in the capillary basement membrane. Nevertheless, many medical professionals in Korea rely on macrocirculation evaluation when predicting wound healing potential of the diabetic ulcers. The purpose of this study is to compare reliability of two common macrocirculation assessment methods, Doppler probing and CT angiography, on tissue oxygenation in diabetic foot patients. Methods: Doppler and CT angiography scores were given according to the patency of the anterior and posterior tibial arteries. Tissue oxygenation was measured by transcutaneous partial oxygen tension($TcpO_2$). Doppler and CT angiography scores were statistically analyzed against $TcpO_2$ values. Sixty-eight diabetic foot ulcer patients were included in this study. Results: The test was carried out on Doppler score and $TcpO_2$ variables displayed a p-value of 0.0202, and concluded that the two variables were statistically dependent. The test used to determine for linear trends between Doppler scores and $TcpO_2$ variables displayed a p-value of 0.0149, displaying statistical linear trend between the two variables. On the contrary, the tests between CT angiography scores and $TcpO_2$ variables showed p-values of 0.1242 and 0.6590, that means no correlation between CT angiography and $TcpO_2$ scores. Conclusion: Doppler probing is more reliable than CT angiography in predicting tissue oxygenation of diabetic foot ulcers.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.3-7
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• 1996

정위적 방사선수술을 시행하기 위하여 CT, MR, 그리고 digital angiography 의 표적 위치결정의 정확도를 평가하였다. 특정한 지점의 위치가 이미 알려져 있는 (정밀도 : 0.lmm 이내) geometrical phantom 을 CT 혹은 MR로 scan 하였다. Scan 간격은 3mm 이었으며 FOV (Field of View)는 CT의 경우 35cm, MR 의 경우 28cm 이었다. 얻어진 영상은 GE format 의 형태로 TCP/IP를 이용하여 치료계획 컴퓨터로 전달되었다. 각 영상을 컴퓨터로 분석하여 얻은 측정된 좌표값을 이미 알고 있는 값과 비교하였다. Digital angiography 의 경우, 좌표값을 결정하기 위하여 anterior-posterior 방향과 lateral 방향의 film을 얻었으며 이 film은 film scanner를 이용하여 치료계획 컴퓨터로 전달되었다. CT 영상의 위치결정 오차는 1.2$\pm$0.5 mm이었으며 MR의 경우에는 coronal 및 sagittal 영상에 대하여 각각 평균 1.7$\pm$0.4mm, 2.1$\pm$0.7mm의 오차가 있었다. 반면에 Axial 영상의 경우에는 오차가 평균 4.7$\pm$ 0.9mm이었다. Digital angiography 의 위치결정 오차는 0.9$\pm$0.4mm이었다. CT, MR, 그리고 Angiography 등과 같은 진단장비를 이용하여 표적의 위치 및 형태를 정의하는데 있어서의 정확도는 진단 영상의 분해능 및 distortion 과 밀접한 관련을 가지고 있다. CT의 경우, 위치결정 오차는 주로 영상의 slice 간격에 따른 분해능에 의존하며 MR 영상의 경우에는 영상자체의 분해능과 더불어 head frame에 의한 distortion이 크게 작용하였다. 반면에 Digital angiography의 경우에는 fiducial marker의 distortion으로 인한 오차가 가장 크게 영향을 주었다. 본 연구의 결과는 치료계획시 PTV(Planning Target Volume)를 결정할 때 반드시 고려되어야 한다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.8-13
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• 2012

Purpose: Purpose: The free deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap is a popular option for autologous breast reconstruction. However, the anatomy of the deep inferior epigastric artery(DIEA) may vary from one individual to another. Unexpected vascular anomaly can confuse the surgeon and affects on the safety of the free DIEP flap. Materials and Methods: Thirty five consecutive patients who underwent free DIEP/TRAM flap for immediate breast reconstruction between Mar. 2010 and Oct. 2010 were enrolled in this study. Computed tomography angiography (CT angiography) of abdomen was evaluated part of our standard preoperative assessment: atypical patterns of DIEA/DIEP were evaluated by preoperative CT angiography and compared with intraoperative finding. Results: Atypical patterns of DIEA/DIEP which may affect preoperative planning were noted as the following: Circummusclar/subfascial DIEA (n=1), DIEA running underneath rectus muscle (n=8), septocutaneous perforator (n=3), peritoneo-cutaneous perforator (n=1), a large branch going into peritoneum (n=1), and very early division and muscle penetration of DIEA (n=1). Conclusion: Atypical DIEA/DIEP that might change the operation plan is not rare, so the individualized planning based on the preoperative CT angiography is recommended. Preoperative CT angiography could help to select reliable and easy-to-dissect perforator in free DIEP/TRAM breast reconstruction.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.284-288
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• 2009

Objective : Our retrospective study aimed to determine whether 16-slice computerized tomography (CT) angiography optimized sharp kernel is suitable for the evaluation of visibility, luminal patency and re-stenosis of intracranial stents in comparison with conventional angiography. Methods : Fifteen patients with symptomatic intracranial stenotic lesions underwent balloon expandable stent deployment of these lesions (10 middle cerebral arteries, 2 intracranial vertebral arteries, and 3 intracranial internal carotid arteries). CT angiography follow-up ranged from 6 to 15 months (mean follow-up, 8 months) after implantation of intracranial stents and conventional angiography was confirmed within 2 days. Curved multiplanar reformations with maximal intensity projection (MIP) with optimal window settings for assessment of lumen of intracranial stents were evaluated for visible lumen diameter, stent patency (contrast distal to the stent as an indirect sign), and re-stenosis by two experienced radiologists who blinded to the reports from the conventional angiography. Results : All of stents deployed into symptomatic stenotic lesions. All stents were classified as patent and no re-stenosis, which was correlated with results of conventional angiography. Parts of the stent lumen could be visualized in all cases. On average, 57% of the stent lumen diameter was visible using optimized sharp kernel. Significant improvement of lumen visualization (22%, p<0.01) was observed using the optimized sharp kernel compared with the standard sharp kernel. Inter-observer agreements on the measurement of lumen diameter and density were judged as good, respectively (p<0.05). Conclusion : Sixteen-slice CT using the optimized sharp kernel may provide a useful information for evaluation of lumen diameter patency, and re-stenosis of intracranial stents.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.129-132
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• 2006

The purpose of this paper was to compare the clinical efficacy of iopamidol and iopromide, iohexol nonionic contrast media in terms of their image quality in Beagle dogs with hepatic CT angiography and their application in veterinary clinics. With 9 Beagle dogs, contrast media of iopamidol (pamiray-$300^(R)$) and iopromide (ultravist-$300^(R)$, iohexol (omnipaque-$300^(R)$) were induced intravenously (600 mg I/kg, BW) and CT angiography was done under general anesthesia. CT scan included scout, pre-contrast and cine examinations. During CT angiography, peak HU (Hounsfield unit) and peak time were examined on each site (ROI; region of interest) of the aorta, caudal vena cava, potral vein and liver parenchyma. Any side effects were also examined. After experiments, it was found that there were no significant changes of HU and maximal enhancing time of each ROIs of aorta, caudal vena cava, portal vein and liver parenchyma between these contrast media. And any side effects were not noted. So it is concluded that iopamidol has similiar contrast enhancement like as iopromide and iohexol in hepatic angiography and and it is thought to be useful for evaluation of the abdominal organs by CT scan in veterinary clinics.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제37권7호
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• pp.570-577
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• 2004

관상동맥우회술 후 이식편의 조기 열림을 판정하기 위한 CT 조영술은 비침습적이고 간단하며 안전한 방법으로 알려져 있다. 저자들은 관상동백 우회술 환자들에서 수술 후 퇴원 전에 CT 조영술을 시행하여 이식편의 조기 열림의 판정에 대한 여부와 영상에 미치는 인자들을 조사하였다. 대상 및 방법: 관상동맥 우회술을 받은 50예에서 수술 후 퇴원 전에 4개의 검출기를 가진 CT기로 조영술을 시행하고 내흉동맥 이식편(50편), 요골동맥편(18편), 대퇴정맥편(56편)의 조영상해로 이식편의 열림을 조사하고 이식편의 조영상태와 문합혈관의 직경, 부행혈류 및 협착정도와의 관계를 분석하였다. 결과: 좌관상동맥계에 문합되는 정맥편(24편, 32문합부)은 모두 잘 조영되었으나, 우관상동백계에 문합된 정맥편(30편, 35문합부) 중 3편 (4.7%)은 CT 조영술에서 조영되지 않았고 대퇴동맥을 통한 침습적인 관상동맥 조영술에서도 폐쇄된 소견을 보였다. 내흉동맥편 중 39편(78%)은 CT 조영술에서 잘 조영되었고 8편(16%)은 일부 좁아지거나 끊기는 불완전한 조영을 보였으며 3편(6%)은 조영되지 않았으나 동맥을 통한 침습적인 관상동맥 조영술에서는 모두 정상적인 열림 소견을 보였다. 결론: 관상동맥조영술 후 CT 조영술에서 조영되지 않는 정맥편은 페쇄를 의미하나, CT조영술에서 조영되지 않는 동맥편은 폐쇄가 아닌 관상동맥과 이식편 사이의 상경혈류 때문에 일어날 수 있으므로 조영이 안 되는 동맥편의 열림을 확인하기 위해서는 침습적인 관상동맥조영술이 필요할 것으로 생각된다.