IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 2024 Jan;71(1):139-149. doi: 10.1109/TBME.2023.3293812. Epub 2023 Dec 22.
Advancements in technology have improved image acquisition and processing in the field of medical imaging, giving medical doctors the tools to implement effective medical care. In plastic surgery, despite advances in anatomical knowledge and technology, problems in preoperative planning for flap surgery remain.
In this study, we propose a new protocol to analyze three-dimensional (3D) Photoacoustic tomography images and generate two-dimensional (2D) mapping sheets that can help surgeons identify perforators and the perfusion territory during preoperative planning. The core of this protocol is PreFlap, a new algorithm that converts 3D photoacoustic tomography images into 2D vascular mapping images.
Experimental results demonstrate that PreFlap can improve preoperative flap evaluation, thus can greatly saving surgeons' time and improving surgical outcomes.
技术的进步改善了医学成像领域的图像采集和处理，为医生提供了实施有效医疗的工具。在整形外科学中，尽管解剖学知识和技术有所进步，但皮瓣手术的术前规划仍存在问题。
本研究提出了一种新的协议，用于分析三维（3D）光声断层扫描图像并生成二维（2D）映射图，以帮助外科医生在术前规划中识别穿支血管和灌注区域。该协议的核心是 PreFlap，这是一种将 3D 光声断层扫描图像转换为 2D 血管映射图像的新算法。
实验结果表明，PreFlap 可以改善术前皮瓣评估，从而大大节省外科医生的时间并提高手术效果。
