BriteVu perfused whole human cadaver!!!

BriteVu perfused whole human cadaver!!!

BriteVu perfusion with Benninger technique provides outstanding vascular contrast in small and large human subjects.  Here a male human cadaver has been perfused (from head to toe) with BriteVu.  The thorax, abdomen and pelvis are highly vascular regions.  BriteVu perfused vasculature is easily visualized with CT (aka ‘CAT scan’) and provides large volumes of data for study.  Cadaver vasculature can now be non-invasively studied and integrated into 3D visualization systems such as virtual reality, augmented reality and other learning programs.  BriteVu…

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New technique to visualize the human knee using BriteVu and MRI

New technique to visualize the human knee using BriteVu and MRI

Benninger technique with BriteVu can be used to enhance MRI images.  In this video, BriteVu has been perfused through a human cadaver providing contrast in the knee. The cadaver was subsequently MRI scanned. CT images, highlighting the Benninger technique BriteVu perfused vasculature, of the same cadaver are interspersed through the MRI video. The femur (top), patella (left) and tibia/fibula (bottom) are seen as the video goes through the tissue. Because BriteVu is mixed with water, it serves as a positive contrast with some MRI studies. …

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BriteVu contrast agent perfused human cadaver brain

BriteVu contrast agent perfused human cadaver brain

BriteVu with Benninger technique can be used to perfuse the head and brain of a human cadaver to enhance MRI images.  CT images, highlighting the BriteVu perfused vasculature, from the same cadaver are interspersed through the MRI video. Because BriteVu is mixed with water, it serves as a positive contrast with some MRI studies.  Additionally, gadolinium can be added to the BriteVu mix to improve MRI contrast.  BriteVu perfused with Echols technique for animals and Benninger technique for cadavers can be CT and MRI scanned post-perfusion to increase the amount of data collected….

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Human Hip Vessels as seen with BriteVu

Human Hip Vessels as seen with BriteVu

Human hip blood vessels perfused with BriteVu.  This section was taken from a whole body perfusion performed by Dr Bruce Wainman (Ed Program Anatomy, McMaster U).  The femoral artery and its branches have been digitally isolated.  From the left to right the images show a lateral to anterior depiction of the hip.  The coccyx (tailbone) is shown at the far left of each image.  The femoral artery (and its branches) can be best seen at the lower right of each…

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Human knee with BriteVu contrast

Human knee with BriteVu contrast

Human knee perfused with BriteVu courtesy of Dr. Bruce Wainman, Education Program in Anatomy, at McMaster University.  As a part of a whole cadaver perfusion, the knee was isolated and image adjusted to show the deeper vessels.  BriteVu Special Projects was used as the contrast agent. CT performed on a GE clinical scanner and 1 mm slices taken. Images such as these are being used to teach anatomy unlike ever before.  The images can be converted to 3D viewing tables…

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BriteVu contrast enhanced image of a human cadaver head

BriteVu contrast enhanced image of a human cadaver head

Pictured is a lateral (side) BriteVu contrast enhanced image of a human cadaver head.  The perfusion was completed by Dr Bruce Wainman (Education Program in Anatomy) at McMaster University.  Vessels coursing over and around the skull are seen throughout the image. This type of study allows one to see the blood vessels in 3D and is very helpful for students, teachers, surgeons and others that want to know the location and orientation of the vascular anatomy of the human head….

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Contrast enhanced image of a human cadaver head

Contrast enhanced image of a human cadaver head

Above is the first complete detailed contrast enhanced (BriteVu) image of a human cadaver head.  The perfusion was completed by Dr Bruce Wainman (Education Program in Anatomy) at McMaster University.  The head was (digitally) cut down the middle (sagittal section) to show the blood supply inside the brain, nasal passages, spine and even the tongue.  This type of study allows one to see the blood vessels in 3D and is very helpful for students, teachers, surgeons and others that want…

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Human arm perfused with BriteVu contrast agent

Human arm perfused with BriteVu contrast agent

A human cadaver arm was perfused using BriteVu high radiodensity contrast agent.  The shoulder to the fingers plus the entire associated vasculature are visible.  The arm was CT scanned at 2 mm.  Courtesy of Dr. Bruce Wainman, Education Program in Anatomy, McMaster University.

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Human hand perfused with BriteVu contrast agent

Human hand perfused with BriteVu contrast agent

A human cadaver wrist and hand was perfused using BriteVu high radiodensity contrast agent.  The distal radius and ulna bones plus the entire hand and vasculature are visible.  The hand was CT scanned at 2 mm.  Courtesy of Dr. Bruce Wainman, Education Program in Anatomy, McMaster University.

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BriteVu Perfused Human Wrist

BriteVu Perfused Human Wrist

A human cadaver wrist and hand was perfused using BriteVu high radiodensity contrast agent.  The distal radius and ulna bones plus the entire hand and vasculature are visible.  The hand was CT scanned at 2 mm.  Courtesy of Dr. Bruce Wainman, Education Program in Anatomy, McMaster University.

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