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Use of Micro X-ray Computed Tomography with Phosphotungstic Acid Preparation to Visualize Human Fibromuscular Tissue
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Bio-ingénierie
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Use of Micro X-ray Computed Tomography with Phosphotungstic Acid Preparation to Visualize Human Fibromuscular Tissue
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September 05, 2019

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Chapitres

  • 00:04Titre
  • 00:41Sample Acquisition
  • 01:34Staining and Phosphotungstic Acid (PTA) Preparation and Micro-Computed Tomography (microCT) Scanning
  • 03:26Data Reconstruction and Optimization
  • 04:213D Reconstruction
  • 05:31Results: Representative 3D Orbicularis Retaining Ligament (ORL) Images
  • 06:23Conclusion

Summary

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Micro X-ray computed tomography is effective in obtaining three-dimensional information from undamaged human specimens but has limited success in observing soft tissues. The use of phosphotungstic acid contrast agent can resolve this issue. We implemented this contrast agent to examine human delicate fibromuscular tissues (the orbicularis retaining ligament).

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