Techniques for Imaging Vascular Supply of Peripheral Nerves

Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury

Brendan MacKay¹  Alec Giron²  Cameron Cox³ 

[1] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, United Sates;Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas, United Sates;Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, United States;

关键词: imaging;    peripheral nerve repair;    ct imaging;    ultrasound;    peripheral vasculature;    mri;    cemri;    surgery;   

DOI  :  10.1055/s-0041-1731280

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Few studies have been developed to map the vascular structures feeding peripheral nerves, with the majority using cadaveric models and inadequate sample sizes. Preliminary evidence, while limited, indicates that the mapping of these vessels may allow or preclude certain procedures in nerve reconstruction due to the location of essential arterial inflow to the vasa nervorum. This review evaluates the evidence regarding historical, current, and emerging techniques for visualizing these vascular structures in vivo and considers their potential application in peripheral nerve vasculature.

【 授权许可】

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