Use of Micro X-ray Computed Tomography with Phosphotungstic Acid Preparation to Visualize Human Fibromuscular TissueJehoon O 1, Hyun-Jin Kwon 1, Shin Hyung Kim 2, Tae-Hyeon Cho 1, Hun-Mu Yang 1,3
1Department of Anatomy, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 2Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 3Surgical Anatomy Education Centre at the Yonsei University College of Medicine
Micro X-ray computed tomography is effective in obtaining three-dimensional information from undamaged human specimens but has limited success in observing soft tissues. The use of phosphotungstic acid contrast agent can resolve this issue. We implemented this contrast agent to examine human delicate fibromuscular tissues (the orbicularis retaining ligament).
