3D Virtual Reality Imaging of Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries: A Novel Diagnostic Modality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Major aortopulmonary collateral arteries (MAPCAs), as seen in patients with pulmonary atresia, are arteries that supply blood from the aorta to the lungs and often require surgical intervention. To achieve complete repair in the least number of interventions, optimal imaging of the pulmonary arterial anatomy and MAPCAs is critical. 3D virtual reality (3D-VR) is a promising and upcoming new technology that could potentially ameliorate current imaging shortcomings.

Methods

A retrospective, proof-of-concept study was performed of all operated patients with pulmonary atresia and MAPCAs at our center between 2010 and 2020 with a preoperative computed tomography (CT) scan. CT images were reviewed by two congenital cardiac surgeons in 3D-VR to determine additional value

SUBMITTER: van de Woestijne PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8637380 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature