Three-dimensional computed tomography analysis of the vascular anatomy of the splenic hilum for gastric cancer surgery.
Yoshiya IshikawaKazuhisa EharaTatsuya YamadaNatsumi MatsuzawaShu AraiDaisuke BanAtsushi KudoMinoru TanabeYoshiyuki KawashimaHirohiko SakamotoPublished in: Surgery today (2018)
We identified the vascular anatomy around the splenic hilum in over 100 patients. Based on our findings, we recommend preservation of the SPA when it is supplying a large area of the spleen. Preoperative 3D-CT analysis provides useful information to optimize safe gastrectomy.
Keyphrases
- computed tomography
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- positron emission tomography
- newly diagnosed
- minimally invasive
- dual energy
- magnetic resonance imaging
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- contrast enhanced
- prognostic factors
- healthcare
- magnetic resonance
- coronary artery disease
- patient reported outcomes