A three-dimensional printed myringotomy, tympanostomy and ventilation tube placement simulator
| Autor: | I I Couceiro Seto, M Chisté Ferreira, A Martins Umbelino, V C Aguiar Gomes, L J Almeida Amaro, L de Borborema Garcia, L Ferreira e Silva |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Adult
Models Anatomic Microsurgery medicine.medical_specialty Endoscope medicine.medical_treatment Myringotomy 03 medical and health sciences Patient safety 0302 clinical medicine Ventilation tube medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Child 030223 otorhinolaryngology Simulation Training Simulation business.industry Internship and Residency Endoscopy General Medicine Middle Ear Ventilation Otorhinolaryngology Child Preschool Printing Three-Dimensional Clinical Competence Surgical education Surgical simulation business Operating microscope |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Laryngology & Otology. 135:420-425 |
| ISSN: | 1748-5460 0022-2151 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/s0022215121001146 |
| Popis: | ObjectiveTympanostomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in otolaryngology, and its complexity is challenging for trainee surgeons. Investing in medical education is a cornerstone of good patient safety practices. For trainees, use of simulators before operating on actual patients helps mitigate risks. This study aimed to develop a three-dimensional printed model simulator for myringotomy, tympanostomy and ventilation tube placement.MethodsAn articulated model with a detachable portion, base and plastic bag to simulate the external auditory canal, middle ear and tympanic membrane, respectively, was modelled and printed.ResultsThe final simulator was made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene polymer and measured 4 × 4 × 12 cm. It was designed to mimic the angulation of patient anatomy in the myringotomy position and simulate the texture and colour of the tissues of interest. The cost was low, and testing with an operating microscope and endoscope yielded satisfactory results. The advent of three-dimensional printing technology has made surgical simulation more accessible and less expensive, providing several advantages for medical education.ConclusionThe proposed model fulfilled expectations as a safe, inexpensive, reproducible, user-friendly and accessible surgical education tool that can be improved and reassessed for further research. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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