Continuous extracorporeal femoral perfusion model for intravascular ultrasound, computed tomography and digital subtraction angiography

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We developed a novel human cadaveric perfusion model with continuous extracorporeal femoral perfusion suitable for performing intra-individual comparison studies, training of interventional procedures and preclinical testing of endovascular devices. Objective of this study was to introduce the techniques and evaluate the feasibility for realistic computed tomography angiography (CTA), digital subtraction angiography (DSA) including vascular interventions, and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).

Methods

The establishment of the extracorporeal perfusion was attempted using one formalin-fixed and five fresh-frozen human cadavers. In all specimens, the common femoral and popliteal arteries were prepared, introducer sheaths inserted, and perfusion established by a peri

SUBMITTER: Gruschwitz P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10204951 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature