Histomorphological investigation of intrahepatic connective tissue for surgical anatomy based on modern computer imaging analysis.

Journal: Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Computer-assisted tissue imaging and analytical techniques were used to clarify the histomorphological structure of hepatic connective tissue as a practical guide for surgeons.

Authors

  • Tetsuo Ikeda
    Department of Integration of Advanced Medicine and Innovative Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Shinji Okano
    Department of Pathology, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Naotaka Hashimoto
    Department of Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Koichi Kimura
    Department of Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Kensuke Kudo
    Department of Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Ryosuke Tsutsumi
    Department of Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Shun Sasaki
    Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Junji Kawasaki
    Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Yu Miyashita
    Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Hiroya Wada
    Department of Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan.