Publications by authors named "E Cvetko"
This study aimed to compare the fascicular anatomy of upper limb nerves visualized using in situ high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) with ex vivo imaging modalities, namely, magnetic resonance microscopy (MRM), histological cross-sections (HCS), and optical projection tomography (OPT). The median, ulnar, and superficial branch of radial nerve (n = 41) were visualized in 14 cadaveric upper limbs using 22-MHz HRUS. Subsequently, the nerves were excised, imaged with different microscopic techniques, and their morphometric properties were compared.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Anatomical dissection of whole bodies donated for teaching and research purposes remains a cornerstone of medical education. However, evolving sociocultural and ethical landscapes have historically influenced this practice, necessitating ongoing research to inform and enhance donation programs. This study examines the Slovenian students' attitudes and factors influencing their decision-making regarding body and organ donation for medical education.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDespite the significance of neck muscles in musculoskeletal disorders, their microscopic anatomy remains poorly characterized. This study examined the splenius capitis muscle, focusing on its fiber-type composition, fiber size, and capillary network characteristics. For comparison and validation, the vastus lateralis muscle was also analyzed.
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- The study compared three-dimensional (3D) reconstructions of median and ulnar nerves using high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) and magnetic resonance microscopy (MRM) to evaluate their effectiveness in showing nerve anatomy.
- Using three fresh-frozen specimens, researchers performed HRUS imaging and then MRM after nerve excision, leading to the estimation of nerve structure volumes and connections.
- Results showed that MRM provided more detailed images, revealing more fascicles and interfascicular connections than HRUS, highlighting HRUS's limitations in assessing peripheral nerve anatomy fully.
Introduction/aims: The development of high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) has enabled the depiction of peripheral nerve microanatomy in vivo. This study compared HRUS fascicle differentiation to the structural depiction in histological cross-sections (HCS).
Methods: A human cadaveric sciatic nerve was marked with 10 surgical sutures, and HRUS image acquisition was performed with a 22-MHz probe.