Implantation of 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Aneurysm Models into Cadaveric Specimens: A New Training Paradigm to Allow for Improvements in Cerebrovascular Surgery and Research
Joint Authors
Benet, Arnau
Plata-Bello, Julio
Abla, Adib A.
Acevedo-Bolton, Gabriel
Saloner, David
Lawton, Michael T.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
To evaluate the feasibility of implanting 3D-printed brain aneurysm model in human cadavers and to assess their utility in neurosurgical research, complex case management/planning, and operative training.
Methods.
Two 3D-printed aneurysm models, basilar apex and middle cerebral artery, were generated and implanted in four cadaveric specimens.
The aneurysms were implanted at the same anatomical region as the modeled patient.
Pterional and orbitozygomatic approaches were done on each specimen.
The aneurysm implant, manipulation capabilities, and surgical clipping were evaluated.
Results.
The 3D aneurysm models were successfully implanted to the cadaveric specimens’ arterial circulation in all cases.
The features of the neck in terms of flexibility and its relationship with other arterial branches allowed for the practice of surgical maneuvering characteristic to aneurysm clipping.
Furthermore, the relationship of the aneurysm dome with the surrounding structures allowed for better understanding of the aneurysmal local mass effect.
Noticeably, all of these observations were done in a realistic environment provided by our customized embalming model for neurosurgical simulation.
Conclusion.
3D aneurysms models implanted in cadaveric specimens may represent an untapped training method for replicating clip technique; for practicing certain approaches to aneurysms specific to a particular patient; and for improving neurosurgical research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Benet, Arnau& Plata-Bello, Julio& Abla, Adib A.& Acevedo-Bolton, Gabriel& Saloner, David& Lawton, Michael T.. 2015. Implantation of 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Aneurysm Models into Cadaveric Specimens: A New Training Paradigm to Allow for Improvements in Cerebrovascular Surgery and Research. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1057311
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Benet, Arnau…[et al.]. Implantation of 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Aneurysm Models into Cadaveric Specimens: A New Training Paradigm to Allow for Improvements in Cerebrovascular Surgery and Research. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1057311
American Medical Association (AMA)
Benet, Arnau& Plata-Bello, Julio& Abla, Adib A.& Acevedo-Bolton, Gabriel& Saloner, David& Lawton, Michael T.. Implantation of 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Aneurysm Models into Cadaveric Specimens: A New Training Paradigm to Allow for Improvements in Cerebrovascular Surgery and Research. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1057311
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1057311