Evaluation of peripheral nerve regeneration through biomaterial conduits via micro-CT imaging.

Sarah K PixleyTracy M HopkinsKevin J LittleDavid B Hom

Published in: Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology (2016)

Micro-CT with iodine contrast offers a unique and valuable means to determine 3D structural integrity of nerve conduits and nerve healing following reconstruction. Furthermore, this paper shows that even if conduit compression and degradation occur, nerve regeneration can still take place.

Keyphrases

peripheral nerve
dual energy
stem cells
contrast enhanced
computed tomography
image quality
magnetic resonance
magnetic resonance imaging
high resolution
positron emission tomography
pet ct