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Three-dimensional virtual reconstruction as a tool for preoperative planning in the management of complex anorectal fistulas

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Summary:ABSTRACT The making of three-dimensional virtual models is a promising technology in preoperative planning, but that is not used in the treatment of anorectal fistulas. The objective of this work is to describe the development and initial experience of the construction of a virtual three-dimensional model of the pelvic anatomy of a patient, allowing the exact identification of the relationships between the fistulous tracts of complex anorectal fistulas and the other pelvic structures. An MRI was performed on this patient, and the images were exported to the Vitrea fX Workstation® software. A radiologist did the analysis and segmentation of the images that were then sent to a three-dimensional image processor (Meshlab v. 1.3.3 – ISTI – CNR Research Center, Pisa University, Italy®). The final 3D color image was analyzed by the surgeon and used to guide the catheterization of the fistulous pathways, the internal orifice and to assist in the identification of adjacent structures. The final three-dimensional model presented a high correlation with the intraoperative findings and facilitated the surgical planning.
Main Authors:Sousa Júnior,Edilson Carvalho
Other Authors:Nogueira,Alexandre Tolstenko; Rocha,Bruno Aragão; Eulálio Filho,Walberto Monteiro Neiva; Meneses,Aurus Dourado
Subject:Rectal fistula Three-dimensional image Surgical procedures of the digestive system
Year:2018
Country:Brazil
Document type:article
Access type:open access
Associated institution:IBICT
Language:English
Origin:Oasisbr

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