Jean-Francois Uhl, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Gillot Claude, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Lemasle Philippe, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Martin-Bouyer Yves, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Verdeille Stephane, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Available for radiologists, angiologists and students.- Easy learn of superficial venous network, perforators and their connection to the deep system.- Better anderstanding of the complex anatomy of the veins of the lower limbs thanks to interactive 3D models.- Investigation of vascular malformations, particularly Klippel-Trenaunay syn

Purpose : To better anderstand anatomy of the venous network of the lower limbs by the help of Duplex color assessment and CTV interactive 3D models.Methods : Pictures of anatomical dissections and drawings from the Atlas book of Gillot are illustrated and enhanced by the new imaging techniques of the venous system : Color Duplex and 3D venography.A multislice and multidetector CT scan is used with an uni-phasic injection of diluted contrast medium. Post-processing uses a dedicated 3D reconstruction software (Voxar) to produce interactive animations, and enables a virtual dissection of the limb.Results : The CD-Rom includes a general presentation of anatomy (slides and video), a selectionby anatomical area or element and case reports illustrating number anatomical variations.Interactive 3D models from CTV reconstructions are helpful to clarify venous malformations as well as varicose networks of the popliteal fossa, particularly in case of recurrence.

Uhl, J, Claude, G, Philippe, L, Yves, M, Stephane, V, Embryology and 3D Anatomy of the Venous System of the Lower Limb: Educational Interactive CD-ROM Illustrated by Color Duplex and CT Venography (CTV).  Radiological Society of North America 2004 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 28 - December 3, 2004 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2004/4416673.html