Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Computer-aided tissue expansion 3D profilometry and surgery planning system].

Hui Zhang1, Kaihua Lu, Yan Han

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.

Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Zhonghua Zhengxing Waike Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
|December 11, 2002
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Refinement and application of 12S <i>rRNA</i> meta-barcoding primers for seafood identification in multispecies product.

Current research in food science·2026
Same author

Effects of probiotic formulations on gastrointestinal tract morphological changes and gut microbiota in Hu lambs.

Open veterinary journal·2026
Same author

Research Progress on the Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects of Daidzein: Its Mechanisms of Action in Related Diseases, and Related Nanoformulations to Enhance Its Bioavailability.

Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Extraction, Purification, Structural Characterization, Biological Activities and Applications in Food of Polysaccharides from <i>Physalis alkekengi</i> L. Var. Franchetii (Mast.) Makino.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Liver cancer derived high core fucosylation sEV elict malignancy by activating PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.

Cell communication and signaling : CCS·2026
Same author

Characterization of McCIPK6, a mitochondrial protein, positively regulating cold stress tolerance in bitter gourd (<i>Momordica charantia</i> L.).

Frontiers in plant science·2026
Same journal

[Analysis of clinical diagnosis and treatment in patients with microtia in Klippel-Feil syndrome].

Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery·2018
Same journal

[The anatomic study and clinical application of the premasseter space].

Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery·2018
Same journal

[Preparation and evaluation of extracellular matrix scaffold of human adipose tissue].

Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery·2018
Same journal

[The application of iTRAQ quantitative proteomics in familial keloid].

Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery·2018
Same journal

[Free grafting of big toe nail bed repairing defects of fingernail bed].

Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery·2018
Same journal

[Clinical application of orbital fat autograft for tear trough deformity through tranconjunctival approach].

Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery·2018
See all related articles

A new computer-aided system accurately measures expanded skin and aids preoperative planning for tissue expansion surgery. This innovative approach offers a feasible and repeatable method for improved surgical outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Planning

Background:

  • Tissue expansion is a common reconstructive technique.
  • Accurate measurement and planning are crucial for successful outcomes.
  • Traditional methods for measurement and planning can be time-consuming and less precise.

Observation:

  • A stereophotogrammetric technique was employed to capture 3D image pairs.
  • The 3D surface data were utilized by a specialized computer-aided system.
  • This system, named "computer-aided tissue expansion 3D profilometry and surgery planning system," calculates expansion area and assists in preoperative design.

Findings:

  • The system was clinically applied to 16 tissue expansion sites in 11 patients.
  • Results demonstrated accuracy, repeatability, and feasibility compared to traditional methods.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The system facilitated precise measurement of expanded skin and preoperative planning.

    • Implications:

    • This computer-aided system shows promise for enhancing tissue expansion procedures.
    • It offers a valuable tool for surgeons to improve preoperative planning and execution.
    • The technique is expected to lead to better outcomes in reconstructive surgery.