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- Title
Relationship of subcutaneous and visceral adiposity to the variations of diaphragm based on computed tomography images.
- Authors
B., Abaylı; İİ, Uysal; G., Açar; P. D., Yılmaz
- Abstract
Objective: Abdominal adipose tissue can be classified into visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT). The vertebral levels of the domes of the diaphragm and the diaphragmatic openings can be affected by adipose tissue area. which measured at third lumbar vertebra (L3) level. Recent studies have pointed out the discrepancies among individuals and ethnicities and also. with in anatomical texts. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of abdominal adipose tissue with the diaphragmatic domes and openings using computed tomography (CT). Methods: Abdominal CT scans of '12 patients (57 male. 55 female. age range: '8-86 years) were analyzed retrospectively. VAT and SAT areas were measured and the vertebral levels of the diaphragmatic compositions were also recorded. The results were compared with respect to age and gender. Results: The diaphragmatic openings of the inferior vena cava. esophagus and aorta level occur at T 10 (32%). T 11 (33%). and T 12 (44%). respectively. The left and right domes of the diaphragmwas identified mostly at T 10 - 11 (46%) and T9-10 (50%). The mean values of VAT and SAT were found as 18.9±9.84 cm3ve 28.34±'5.08 cm3. respectively. The vertebral levels showed a downward shift with decreasing adipose tissue but did not show a significant difference. Also, there were no statistically significant differences with respect to age and gender. Conclusion: This anatomical relationship is of great importance in differential diagnosis, clinical practice and can be used as a reference for safe surgical approach during interventional procedures.
- Subjects
ADIPOSE tissues; ABDOMINAL adipose tissue; COMPUTED tomography; VENA cava inferior; OBESITY; LUMBAR vertebrae
- Publication
Anatomy: International Journal of Experimental & Clinical Anatomy, 2019, Vol 13, Issue Supplement2, pS149
- ISSN
1307-8798
- Publication type
Article