J Korean Radiol Soc.  2008 Jan;58(1):91-96. 10.3348/jkrs.2008.58.1.91.

The Role of Multi-detector CT Angiography in Surgical Planning for Congenital Cervicothoracic Kyphoscoliosis: A Case Report

• Lee H
• Choi WG
• Shin HD
• Hwang BW
• Lee SJ
• Lee SH

• KMID: 1479154
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2008.58.1.91

Abstract

Surgical correction of a cervicothoracic deformity is difficult with a potential risk of vascular injury. Comprehensive preoperative vascular evaluation is important for safe and successful surgery. The use of multi-detector computed tomography angiography (MDCTA) allows a combined display of vascular and osseous structures of the musculoskeletal system. However, no clinical reports have described the use of MDCTA for surgical planning of anterior cervicothoracic surgery in patients with vascular malformation. The case of a 7-year-old girl with congenital cervicothoracic kyphoscoliosis who underwent preoperative MDCTA evaluation and successful correction is presented in this report.

Keyword

Spine; Kyphosis; Computed tomography (CT); X-Ray; Angiography; Spinal Fusion; Child; Musculoskeletal

MeSH Terms

Angiography
Child
Congenital Abnormalities
Humans
Kyphosis
Musculoskeletal System
Spinal Fusion
Spine
Vascular Malformations
Vascular System Injuries