The Role of Multi-detector CT Angiography in Surgical Planning for Congenital Cervicothoracic Kyphoscoliosis: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.2008.58.1.91
- Author:
Hyun LEE
1
;
Won Gyu CHOI
;
Ho Dong SHIN
;
Byeong Wook HWANG
;
Sang Jin LEE
;
Sang Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Busan Wooridul Spine Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spine;
Kyphosis;
Computed tomography (CT);
X-Ray;
Angiography;
Spinal Fusion;
Child;
Musculoskeletal
- MeSH:
Angiography;
Child;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Humans;
Kyphosis;
Musculoskeletal System;
Spinal Fusion;
Spine;
Vascular Malformations;
Vascular System Injuries
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2008;58(1):91-96
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Surgical correction of a cervicothoracic deformity is difficult with a potential risk of vascular injury. Comprehensive preoperative vascular evaluation is important for safe and successful surgery. The use of multi-detector computed tomography angiography (MDCTA) allows a combined display of vascular and osseous structures of the musculoskeletal system. However, no clinical reports have described the use of MDCTA for surgical planning of anterior cervicothoracic surgery in patients with vascular malformation. The case of a 7-year-old girl with congenital cervicothoracic kyphoscoliosis who underwent preoperative MDCTA evaluation and successful correction is presented in this report.
