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Three-dimensional (3D) Printed Endovascular Simulation Models: a Feasibility Study

Overview
Journal Ann Transl Med
Publisher AME Publishing Company
Date 2017 Mar 3
PMID 28251121
Citations 31
Authors
Sebastian Mafeld
Craig Nesbitt
James McCaslin
Alan Bagnall
Philip Davey
Pentop Bose
Rob Williams
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Abstract

Background: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a manufacturing process in which an object is created by specialist printers designed to print in additive layers to create a 3D object. Whilst there are initial promising medical applications of 3D printing, a lack of evidence to support its use remains a barrier for larger scale adoption into clinical practice. Endovascular virtual reality (VR) simulation plays an important role in the safe training of future endovascular practitioners, but existing VR models have disadvantages including cost and accessibility which could be addressed with 3D printing.

Methods: This study sought to evaluate the feasibility of 3D printing an anatomically accurate human aorta for the purposes of endovascular training.

Results: A 3D printed model was successfully designed and printed and used for endovascular simulation. The stages of development and practical applications are described. Feedback from 96 physicians who answered a series of questions using a 5 point Likert scale is presented.

Conclusions: Initial data supports the value of 3D printed endovascular models although further educational validation is required.

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