Fibrous configuration of the fascia iliaca compartment: An epoxy sheet plastination and confocal microscopy study

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Fibrous configuration of the fascia iliaca compartment: An epoxy sheet plastination and confocal microscopy study

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University of Otago

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The underlying anatomical mechanism of the ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment (FIC) block for anaesthesia and analgesia in the lower limb has not been illuminated and numerous variations were attempted to achieve an optimal needle placement. This study aimed to define the fibrous configuration of the FIC. A total of 46 adult cadavers were studied using dissection, latex injection, epoxy sheet plastination and confocal microscopy. (1) The fascia iliaca originated from the peripheral f...

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2020-01-31

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Xu, Zhaoyang / Mei, Bin / Liu, Ming / Tu, Lili / Zhang, Han / Zhang, Ming

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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/16843

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Adult / Aged / Aged, 80 and over / Analgesia - methods / Aponeurosis - anatomy & histology / Cadaver / Epoxy Compounds / Fascia - anatomy & histology / Female / Humans / Ilium - anatomy & histology / Male / Microscopy, Confocal / Middle Aged / Peritoneal Cavity - anatomy & histology / Plastination - methods / Psoas Muscles - physiology

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