Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) - Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), Neuromusculoskeletal Lab (NMSK), Avenue Emmanuel Mounier 53 - B1.53.07, Brussels 1200, Belgium; Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Brussels 1200, Belgium; Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Department of Cell and Tissue Therapy, Brussels 1200, Belgium.
Université de Yaoundé 1, Cameroon; UCLouvain - IREC, Morphology lab (MORF), Avenue Emmanuel Mounier 52 - B1.52.04, Brussels 1200, Belgium.
Ann Anat. 2024 Oct;256:152312. doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152312. Epub 2024 Jul 25.
Postmortem evaluation of the human vascular system has a long history, with advancements ranging from dissections to modern imaging techniques like computed tomography (CT scan). This study designs a novel combination of Angiofil, a liquid radiopaque polymer, and latex, a flexible cast material, for cadaveric vascular analysis.
MATERIAL & METHODS: The aim was to synergize the advantages of both components, providing accurate radiological images and optimal dissection conditions. Three arterial territories (lateral circumflex femoral artery, profunda brachii artery, and radial artery) were injected and assessed through CT scans and dissections.
The Angiofil-latex mixture allowed successful visualization of the vascular networks, offering a simple, reproducible, and non-toxic approach. Quantitative assessments of the three territories, including diameters and lengths, showed comparable results between CT scan and dissection.
The technique precision and versatility make it an accessible and valuable tool for anatomical studies, potentially extending its application to MRI analyses. Overall, the Angiofil-latex combination presents a cost-effective solution for researchers, offering enhanced visibility and detailed anatomical insights for various applications, including anatomical variation studies.
对人体血管系统进行死后评估的历史悠久，从解剖学发展到现代成像技术，如计算机断层扫描（CT 扫描）。本研究设计了一种新型 Angiofil 液体不透射线聚合物和乳胶的组合，用于尸体血管分析。
目的是结合两种成分的优势，提供准确的放射图像和最佳的解剖条件。通过 CT 扫描和解剖学评估了三个动脉区域（旋股外侧动脉、肱深动脉和桡动脉）。
Angiofil-乳胶混合物成功地显示了血管网络，提供了一种简单、可重复且无毒的方法。对三个区域的定量评估，包括直径和长度，显示 CT 扫描和解剖之间的结果具有可比性。
该技术的精确性和多功能性使其成为解剖学研究的一种易于使用且有价值的工具，可能将其应用扩展到 MRI 分析。总体而言，Angiofil-乳胶组合为研究人员提供了一种具有成本效益的解决方案，为各种应用提供了增强的可见性和详细的解剖学见解，包括解剖变异研究。
