A trial to visualize perforators images from CTA with a tablet device: experience of operating on minipigs

Konoeda, Hisato; Uematsu, Miyuki; Jumxiao, Nie; Masamune, Ken; Sakuraï, H.

doi:10.1080/24699322.2022.2104172

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“… 6 A feasibility study in mini pigs demonstrated the utility of using iPad AR for perforator mapping. 7 …”

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Leveraging the Apple Ecosystem: Easy Viewing and Sharing of Three-dimensional Perforator Visualizations via iPad/iPhone-based Augmented Reality

Necker,

Cholok,

Shaheen

et al. 2024

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Summary: We introduce a novel technique using augmented reality (AR) on smartphones and tablets, making it possible for surgeons to review perforator anatomy in three dimensions on the go. Autologous breast reconstruction with abdominal flaps remains challenging due to the highly variable anatomy of the deep inferior epigastric artery. Computed tomography angiography has mitigated some but not all challenges. Previously, volume rendering and different headsets were used to enable better three-dimensional (3D) review for surgeons. However, surgeons have been dependent on others to provide 3D imaging data. Leveraging the ubiquity of Apple devices, our approach permits surgeons to review 3D models of deep inferior epigastric artery anatomy segmented from abdominal computed tomography angiography directly on their iPhone/iPad. Segmentation can be performed in common radiology software. The models are converted to the universal scene description zipped format, which allows immediate use on Apple devices without third-party software. They can be easily shared using secure, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act–compliant sharing services already provided by most hospitals. Surgeons can simply open the file on their mobile device to explore the images in 3D using “object mode” natively without additional applications or can switch to AR mode to pin the model in their real-world surroundings for intuitive exploration. We believe patient-specific 3D anatomy models are a powerful tool for intuitive understanding and communication of complex perforator anatomy and would be a valuable addition in routine clinical practice and education. Using this one-click solution on existing devices that is simple to implement, we hope to streamline the adoption of AR models by plastic surgeons.

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“… 6 A feasibility study in mini pigs demonstrated the utility of using iPad AR for perforator mapping. 7 …”

Section: Introducing Easy Immersive Perforator Visualization On Iphon...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…6 A feasibility study in mini pigs demonstrated the utility of using iPad AR for perforator mapping. 7 However, AR on smartphones and tablets has not yet been used to enable surgeons to easily explore 3D patient models for preoperative planning in more than singular cases.…”

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