Key result
Virtual imaging using Vesalius 3D software was feasible for preoperative planning of anatomically complex thoracic aortic surgery in a patient with previous coarctation repair.
Why the study?
Repeated surgical procedures for previous aortic coarctation are challenging, and three-dimensional imaging may visualize complex anatomy more clearly than computed tomography to optimize surgical planning.
Does virtual imaging using Vesalius 3D software improve preoperative planning in a complex case of previous coarctation repair?
Comparison
Virtual imaging using Vesalius 3D software for preoperative planning
Design
Case report
Authors
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May aid planning in complex aortic reoperations; leaves open clinical benefit and generalizability.
Case Report (n=1)
Does virtual imaging using Vesalius 3D software improve preoperative planning in a complex case of previous coarctation repair?
Three-dimensional virtual imaging may optimize preoperative planning for anatomically complex thoracic aortic surgery, such as repeated procedures for previous coarctation repair.
Matsubayashi et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Previous aortic coarctation (n=1). Virtual imaging using Vesalius 3D software vs. Computed tomography imaging was evaluated on Feasibility and efficacy of virtual imaging for preoperative planning. Virtual imaging using Vesalius 3D software was feasible for preoperative planning of anatomically complex thoracic aortic surgery in a patient with previous coarctation repair.
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