Angiographic Anatomy of Thoracic Organs

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OPEN ACCESSFebruary 17, 2011Angiographic Anatomy of Thoracic Organs Penprapa Klinkhachorn, PhD, Frank Reilly, PhD, Robert Tallaksen, MD, Patricia Stoltzfus, MD, Daniel Sloan, Powsiri Klinkhachorn, PhD Penprapa Klinkhachorn, PhD West Virginia University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Frank Reilly, PhD West Virginia University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Robert Tallaksen, MD West Virginia University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Patricia Stoltzfus, MD West Virginia University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Daniel Sloan West Virginia University College of Engineering & Mineral Resources Google Scholar More articles by this author , Powsiri Klinkhachorn, PhD West Virginia University College of Engineering & Mineral Resources Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.8373 SectionsAboutAbstract ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail AbstractAbstract Introduction: This interactive tutorial serves as an introduction to normal vascular anatomy of thoracic organs for preclinical medical students. It is composed of high-quality digital subtraction angiography and surface-rendered CTs containing comprehensive labeling of blood vessels. Image resolution exceeds that found in many more conventional learning resources such as textbooks, dissectors, and atlases. Images were digitized and converted into Macromedia Flash to stimulate self-directed learning by integrating introductory angiography into a structured format that is readily accessible for local and distance learning. Methods: Active learning was achieved by providing learners with opportunities for repetition and self-assessment through immediate feedback and quizzes on labeled structures. The tutorial is best used in conjunction with radiology/anatomy lectures and labs to reinforce the didactic and practical (dissection) experiences for learners enrolled in human anatomy courses. Results: In 2007 to 2009, learners scored between 63rd to 77th percentiles on the gross anatomy subject examination. These scores are significantly higher than those recorded prior to implementation of instructional technology into the curriculum in beginning in 2001. Discussion: The major limitation is that the courseware deals only with normal vascular anatomy. This is appropriate for pre-professional learners. However, to take the tutorial to the next level for residents and showcasing imaging techniques will require inclusion of pathological specimens of vascular aberrations and anomalies. Educational Objectives By the end of the module, the learner will be able to: Understand the normal patterns of vascular anatomy of thoracic organs.Create opportunities for learner self-assessment through repetition, immediate feedback, and quizzes. ReferencesClinically Oriented Anatomy, 6th edition, 2010, by Moore , et al, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins PublishersGoogle ScholarGrant's Atlas of Anatomy, 12th edition, 2009, by Agur and Dalley, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins PublishersGoogle ScholarAtlas of Anatomy, 4th edition, 2006, by Netter Frank, Saunders and Elsevier PublishingGoogle ScholarAtlas of vascular Anatomy: An Angiographic Approach, 1997, by Uflacker Renan, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins PublishersGoogle ScholarEssential Clinical Anatomy, 3rd edition, 2007, by Moore and Agur, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins PublishersGoogle Scholar Sign up for the latest publications from MedEdPORTAL Add your email below FILES INCLUDEDReferencesRelatedDetails FILES INCLUDED Included in this publication: Thoracic Angiography User Guide.doc Angiographic Anatomy of Thoracic Organs Folder To view all publication components, extract (i.e., unzip) them from the downloaded .zip file. Download editor’s noteThis publication may contain technology or a display format that is no longer in use. Related Sectional and Radiological Anatomy of the Thorax Radiological Images of the Abdomen and Pelvis Brain Slice Tutorial (Out of Print) Sectional Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis (Out of Print) Radiological Anatomy of the Extremities and Back Angiographic Anatomy of Thoracic Organs Angiographic Anatomy of Abdomenopelvic Organs Angiographic Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities Angiographic Anatomy of the Head and Neck Copyright & Permissions© 2011 Klinkhachorn et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives license.KeywordsComputer-aided InstructionDiagnostic Techniques and Procedures (MeSH)Angiography (MeSH) Disclosures None to report. Funding/Support None to report. Loading ...