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Preoperative Estimation of Right Lateral Sector Graft by Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography
- Source :
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Transplantation Proceedings . Jun2006, Vol. 38 Issue 5, p1400-1403. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Abstract: The right lateral sector is an alternative graft for living donor liver transplantation. Three-dimensional image reconstruction of right lateral sector grafts was performed to reveal vascular anatomy and volume using three-dimensional computed tomography software in three donors. There was a correlation between actual and estimated volume (r = .93), although actual graft volume tended to be larger than the preoperative estimated volume. In one donor, a portal branch of the right lateral sector was independently ramified. The branch was sacrificed in the operation because its territory volume was only 44 cm3. Three-dimensional images matched the shape of the right lateral sector graft. Three-dimensional computed tomography might be useful before donor hepatectomy, providing important information for decisions regarding the operative procedure. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *LIVER transplantation
*TOMOGRAPHY
*HEPATECTOMY
*IMAGING systems
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00411345
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Transplantation Proceedings
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21338063
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.transproceed.2006.02.133