Bruneton J N, Dalfin F Y, Caramella E, Roux P, Héry M
Eur J Radiol. 1986 May;6(2):142-4.
The authors discuss the value of ultrasound in determining the depth of the internal mammary vessels und their distance from the medial line. Real-time imaging with a high frequency transducer and a pulsed Doppler system gave highly accurate results. Depending on the intercostal space, the depth of internal mammary vessels varies from 17 to 22 mm. The distance of the internal mammary vessels from the medial line is a function of the intercostal space and the body side, and varies from 25 to 33 mm. Results were found to vary as a function of patient height and weight; likewise, mastectomy was seen responsible for a modification of 2 mm in measurements. Precise localization of the internal mammary vessels allows optimization of radiotherapy, and this rapid examination should be performed just prior to the start of irradiation.
作者讨论了超声在确定内乳血管深度及其与中线距离方面的价值。使用高频探头和脉冲多普勒系统进行实时成像可得出高度准确的结果。根据肋间间隙不同，内乳血管的深度在17至22毫米之间变化。内乳血管与中线的距离是肋间间隙和身体侧别的函数，在25至33毫米之间变化。结果发现会因患者身高和体重而有所不同；同样，乳房切除术会使测量值改变2毫米。内乳血管的精确定位有助于优化放射治疗，并且这种快速检查应在放疗开始前即刻进行。
