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Dissection, MicroCT Scanning and Morphometric Analyses of the Baculum
Published on: March 19, 2017
[3-Dimensional model reconstruction of penis and surrounding tissue]
Rui-Heng Wang1, Chuan Cao, Wen-Ming Mei
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
Objective:
To evaluate the feasibility of 3-Dimensional (3-D) model reconstruction of penis and surrounding structures based on magnetic resonance images, which may provide the model building method for modeling surgery of individual penoplasty.
Methods:
Magnetic resonance (MR) images of penis with different imaging parameters were evaluated. With the surface rendering construction, the 3D virtual model was established by Amira software.
Results:
The anatomical details imaging is better in T2-weighted fast spin-echo images with 3.0 mm slice thickness. The established model based on the MR images can show the soft-tissue, suspensory ligament of the penis. The suspensory ligament stretches between the pubic symphysis and the corpora cavernosa. The penile roots attach to inferior ramus of pubis.
Conclusions:
MR imaging provides enough anatomical information for modeling. It can be used for the development of model surgery system of individual penoplasty.
