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- Title
Virtual CT thoracoscopy: preoperative simulation for thoracoscopic surgery of esophageal cancer.
- Authors
Morita, Yoshiaki; Takase, Kei; Yamada, Takayuki; Sato, Akihiro; Higano, Shuichi; Takahashi, Shoki; Ichikawa, Hirofumi
- Abstract
Thoracoscopic esophageal surgery is a complex procedure requiring simultaneous dissection of the esophagus and lymph nodes while maintaining the surrounding vessels. Because of the difficulty in obtaining comprehensive views of the operative field, three-dimensional (3-D) images with preoperative information on the vascular system, esophagus, trachea, lungs, lymph nodes, skin, and bones would be extremely helpful in performing the surgery.
- Subjects
TOMOGRAPHY; THORACOSCOPY; ESOPHAGEAL cancer; RESPIRATORY organ surgery; RESPIRATORY organs
- Publication
Abdominal Imaging, 2007, Vol 32, Issue 6, p679
- ISSN
0942-8925
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00261-006-9165-1