Multi-material 3D Models for Temporal Bone Surgical Simulation

Autor: Austin S. Rose, Craig A. Buchman, Caroline E. Webster, Julia S. Kimbell, Ola L. A. Harrysson, Eric J. Formeister
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 124:528-536
ISSN: 1943-572X
0003-4894
DOI: 10.1177/0003489415570937
Popis: Hypothesis: A simulated, multicolor, multi-material temporal bone model can be created using 3-dimensional (3D) printing that will prove both safe and beneficial in training for actual temporal bone surgical cases. Background: As the process of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has become more practical and affordable, a number of applications for the technology in the field of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery have been considered. One area of promise is temporal bone surgical simulation. Methods: Three-dimensional representations of human temporal bones were created from temporal bone computed tomography (CT) scans using biomedical image processing software. Multi-material models were then printed and dissected in a temporal bone laboratory by attending and resident otolaryngologists. A 5-point Likert scale was used to grade the models for their anatomical accuracy and suitability as a simulation of cadaveric and operative temporal bone drilling. Results: The models produced for this study demonstrate significant anatomic detail and a likeness to human cadaver specimens for drilling and dissection. Conclusion: Simulated temporal bones created by this process have potential benefit in surgical training, preoperative simulation for challenging otologic cases, and the standardized testing of temporal bone surgical skills.
Databáze: OpenAIRE