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Dissanayaka N, Maclachlan LR, Alexander H, Redmond M, Carluccio D, Jules-Vandi L, Novak JI. Evaluation of 3D Printed Burr Hole Simulation Models Using 8 Different Materials. World Neurosurg 2023; 176:e651-e663. [PMID: 37295464 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.05.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE 3D printing is increasingly used to fabricate three-dimensional neurosurgical simulation models, making training more accessible and economical. 3D printing includes various technologies with different capabilities for reproducing human anatomy. This study evaluated different materials across a broad range of 3D printing technologies to identify the combination that most precisely represents the parietal region of the skull for burr hole simulation. METHODS Eight different materials (polyethylene terephthalate glycol, Tough PLA, FibreTuff, White Resin, BoneSTN, SkullSTN, polymide [PA12], glass-filled polyamide [PA12-GF]) across 4 different 3D printing processes (fused filament fabrication, stereolithography, material jetting, selective laser sintering) were produced as skull samples that fit into a larger head model derived from computed tomography imaging. Five neurosurgeons conducted burr holes on each sample while blinded to the details of manufacturing method and cost. Qualities of mechanical drilling, visual appearance, skull exterior, and skull interior (i.e., diploë) and overall opinion were documented, and a final ranking activity was performed along with a semistructured interview. RESULTS The study found that 3D printed polyethylene terephthalate glycol (using fused filament fabrication) and White Resin (using stereolithography) were the best models to replicate the skull, surpassing advanced multimaterial samples from a Stratasys J750 Digital Anatomy Printer. The interior (e.g., infill) and exterior structures strongly influenced the overall ranking of samples. All neurosurgeons agreed that practical simulation with 3D printed models can play a vital role in neurosurgical training. CONCLUSIONS The study findings reveal that widely accessible desktop 3D printers and materials can play a valuable role in neurosurgical training.
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- Nalinda Dissanayaka
- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Kenneth G Jamieson Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia; Kenneth G Jamieson Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia; Kenneth G Jamieson Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia.
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Yamaoka H, Sugawara T, Hirabayashi T, Wanibuchi M, Maehara T. A Three-Dimensional Anterior and Middle Cranial Fossa Model for Skull Base Surgical Training with Two Layers of the Colored Dura Mater. World Neurosurg 2023; 176:e575-e586. [PMID: 37270099 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.05.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adequate epidural procedures and anatomical knowledge are essential for the technical success of skull base surgery. We evaluated the usefulness of our three-dimensional (3D) model of the anterior and middle cranial fossa as a learning tool in improving knowledge of anatomy and surgical approaches, including skull base drilling and dura matter peeling techniques. METHODS Using a 3D printer, a bone model of the anterior and middle cranial fossa was created based on multi-detector row computed tomography data, incorporating artificial cranial nerves, blood vessels, and dura mater. The artificial dura mater was painted using different colors, with 2 pieces glued together to allow for the simulation of peeling the temporal dura propria from the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus. Two experts in skull base surgery and 1 trainee surgeon operated on this model and 12 expert skull base surgeons watched the operation video to evaluate this model subtlety on a scale of 1 to 5. RESULTS A total of 15 neurosurgeons, 14 of whom were skull base surgery expert, evaluated, scoring 4 or higher on most of the items. The experience of dural dissection and 3D positioning of important structures, including cranial nerves and blood vessels, was similar to that in actual surgery. CONCLUSIONS This model was designed to facilitate teaching anatomical knowledge and essential epidural procedure-related skills. It was shown to be useful for teaching essential elements of skull-base surgery.
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- Hiroto Yamaoka
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Properties and Characteristics of Three-Dimensional Printed Head Models Used in Simulation of Neurosurgical Procedures: A Scoping Review. World Neurosurg 2021; 156:133-146.e6. [PMID: 34571242 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.09.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intracranial surgery can be complex and high risk. Safety, ethical and financial factors make training in the area challenging. Head model 3-dimensional (3D) printing is a realistic training alternative to patient and traditional means of cadaver and animal model simulation. OBJECTIVE To describe important factors relating to the 3D printing of human head models and how such models perform as simulators. METHODS Searches were performed in PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science. Articles were screened independently by 3 reviewers using Covidence software. Data items were collected under 5 categories: study information; printers and processes; head model specifics; simulation and evaluations; and costs and production times. RESULTS Forty articles published over the last 10 years were included in the review. A range of printers, printing methods, and substrates were used to create head models and tissue types. Complexity of the models ranged from sections of single tissue type (e.g., bone) to high-fidelity integration of multiple tissue types. Some models incorporated disease (e.g., tumors and aneurysms) and artificial physiology (e.g., pulsatile circulation). Aneurysm clipping, bone drilling, craniotomy, endonasal surgery, and tumor resection were the most commonly practiced procedures. Evaluations completed by those using the models were generally favorable. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this review indicate that those who practice surgery and surgical techniques on 3D-printed head models deem them to be valuable assets in cranial surgery training. Understanding how surgical simulation on such models affects surgical performance and patient outcomes, and considering cost-effectiveness, are important future research endeavors.
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Frithioff A, Frendø M, Pedersen DB, Sørensen MS, Wuyts Andersen SA. 3D-Printed Models for Temporal Bone Surgical Training: A Systematic Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 165:617-625. [PMID: 33650897 DOI: 10.1177/0194599821993384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE 3D-printed models hold great potential for temporal bone surgical training as a supplement to cadaveric dissection. Nevertheless, critical knowledge on manufacturing remains scattered, and little is known about whether use of these models improves surgical performance. This systematic review aims to explore (1) methods used for manufacturing and (2) how educational evidence supports using 3D-printed temporal bone models. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. REVIEW METHODS Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, relevant studies were identified and data on manufacturing and validation and/or training extracted by 2 reviewers. Quality assessment was performed using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument tool; educational outcomes were determined according to Kirkpatrick's model. RESULTS The search yielded 595 studies; 36 studies were found eligible and included for analysis. The described 3D-printed models were based on computed tomography scans from patients or cadavers. Processing included manual segmentation of key structures such as the facial nerve; postprocessing, for example, consisted of removal of print material inside the model. Overall, educational quality was low, and most studies evaluated their models using only expert and/or trainee opinion (ie, Kirkpatrick level 1). Most studies reported positive attitudes toward the models and their potential for training. CONCLUSION Manufacturing and use of 3D-printed temporal bones for surgical training are widely reported in the literature. However, evidence to support their use and knowledge about both manufacturing and the effects on subsequent surgical performance are currently lacking. Therefore, stronger educational evidence and manufacturing knowhow are needed for widespread implementation of 3D-printed temporal bones in surgical curricula.
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- Andreas Frithioff
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Audiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR & Education, Region H, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Audiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR & Education, Region H, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Audiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Audiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for HR & Education, Region H, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Dentistry 4.0 Concept in the Design and Manufacturing of Prosthetic Dental Restorations. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8050525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The paper is a comprehensive but compact review of the literature on the state of illnesses of the human stomatognathic system, related consequences in the form of dental deficiencies, and the resulting need for prosthetic treatment. Types of prosthetic restorations, including implants, as well as new classes of implantable devices called implant-scaffolds with a porous part integrated with a solid core, as well as biological engineering materials with the use of living cells, have been characterized. A review of works on current trends in the technical development of dental prosthetics aiding, called Dentistry 4.0, analogous to the concept of the highest stage of Industry 4.0 of the industrial revolution, has been presented. Authors’ own augmented holistic model of Industry 4.0 has been developed and presented. The studies on the significance of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in planning prosthetic treatment, as well as in the design and manufacture of prosthetic restorations, have been described. The presented and fully digital approach is a radical turnaround in both clinical procedures and the technologies of implant preparation using computer-aided design and manufacturing methods (CAD/CAM) and additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, including selective laser sintering (SLS). The authors’ research illustrates the practical application of the Dentistry 4.0 approach for several types of prosthetic restorations. The development process of the modern approach is being observed all over the world. The use of the principles of the augmented holistic model of Industry 4.0 in advanced dental engineering indicates a change in the traditional relationship between a dentist and a dental engineer. The overall conclusion demonstrates that it is inevitable and extremely beneficial to implement the idea of Dentistry 4.0 following the assumptions of the authors’ own, holistic Industry 4.0 model.
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- Masahiko Wanibuchi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine
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A morphometric and analytical cadaver dissection study of a tumor-simulation balloon model. J Clin Neurosci 2017; 49:76-82. [PMID: 29249540 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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We quantified the effects on anatomical cadaver dissection of a balloon-inflation tumor model positioned in the parasellar region and approached through an orbitozygomatic (OZ) craniotomy. A modified supraorbital OZ was performed bilaterally on 5 silicon-injected cadaver heads. Ten predetermined anatomical points assigned using a frameless stereotactic device were used to measure the working area of exposure, degree of surgical freedom, and horizontal and vertical angles of attack to specific target points before and after inflation of a balloon catheter mimicking a parasellar tumor. Balloon inflation displaced the central anatomical structures (pituitary stalk, lamina terminalis, anterior chiasm, and internal carotid artery [ICA]-posterior communicating artery and ICA-A1 junctions) by 14-51% (p ≤ .05). With tumor simulation, the vertical angle of attack increased by 67% (p < .01), while the area of exposure increased by 83% (p < .01) and surgical freedom increased by 58% (p < .01). This tumor model also significantly displaced central anatomical sella-associated structures. Compared to a normal anatomical configuration, the tumor simulation (balloon) opened surgical corridors (especially vertical) and acted as a natural retractor, widening the angle of access to the infundibular apex-hypothalamic junction. Although this model cannot exactly mimic a tumor mass in a patient, the effects of tumor compression and sequential displacement of important structures can be combined into and then assessed in a cadaveric neurosurgical anatomical scenario for training and research.
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Zhao H, Yang F, Fu J, Gao Q, Liu A, Sun M, He Y. Printing@Clinic: From Medical Models to Organ Implants. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2017; 3:3083-3097. [PMID: 33445353 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b00542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Department
of Vascular Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital,
School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- State
Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 710054, Xi’an China
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Thompson A, McNally D, Maskery I, Leach RK. X-ray computed tomography and additive manufacturing in medicine: a review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF METROLOGY AND QUALITY ENGINEERING 2017. [DOI: 10.1051/ijmqe/2017015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Comparison of hand and semiautomatic tracing methods for creating maxillofacial artificial organs using sequences of computed tomography (CT) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Int J Artif Organs 2017; 40:307-312. [PMID: 28525668 DOI: 10.5301/ijao.5000580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to compare the paranasal sinus volumes obtained by manual and semiautomatic imaging software programs using both CT and CBCT imaging. METHODS 121 computed tomography (CT) and 119 cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) examinations were selected from the databases of the authors' institutes. The Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) images were imported into 3-dimensonal imaging software, in which hand mode and semiautomatic tracing methods were used to measure the volumes of both maxillary sinuses and the sphenoid sinus. The determined volumetric means were compared to previously published averages. RESULTS Isometric CBCT-based volume determination results were closer to the real volume conditions, whereas the non-isometric CT-based volume measurements defined coherently lower volumes. By comparing the 2 volume measurement modes, the values gained from hand mode were closer to the literature data. Furthermore, CBCT-based image measurement results corresponded to the known averages. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that CBCT images provide reliable volumetric information that can be depended on for artificial organ construction, and which may aid the guidance of the operator prior to or during the intervention.
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Youssef A, Hollister SJ, Dalton PD. Additive manufacturing of polymer melts for implantable medical devices and scaffolds. Biofabrication 2017; 9:012002. [DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/aa5766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Muto J, Carrau RL, Oyama K, Otto BA, Prevedello DM. Training model for control of an internal carotid artery injury during transsphenoidal surgery. Laryngoscope 2016; 127:38-43. [PMID: 27470428 DOI: 10.1002/lary.26181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Revised: 05/31/2016] [Accepted: 06/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES As the adoption of endoscopic endonasal approaches (EEA) continues to proliferate, increasing numbers of internal carotid artery (ICA) injuries are reported. The objective of this study was to develop a synthetic ICA injury-training model that could mimic this clinical scenario and be portable, repeatable, reproducible, and without risk of biological contamination. METHODS Based on computed tomography of a human head, we constructed a synthetic model using selective laser sintering with polyamide nylon and glass beads. Subsequently, the model was connected to a pulsatile pump using 6-mm silicon tubing. The pump maintains a pulsatile flow of an artificial blood-like fluid at a variable pressure to simulate heart beats. Volunteer surgeons with different levels of training and experience were provided simulation training sessions with the models. Pre- and posttraining questionnaires were completed by each of the participants. RESULTS Pre- and posttraining questionnaires suggest that repeated simulation sessions improve the surgical skills and self-confidence of trainees. CONCLUSION This ICA injury model is portable; reproducible; and avoids ethical, biohazard, religious, and legal problems associated with cadaveric models. A synthetic ICA injury model for EEA allows recurring training that may improve the surgeon's ability to maintain endoscopic visualization, control catastrophic bleeding, decrease psychomotor stress, and develop effective team strategies to achieve hemostasis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE NA Laryngoscope, 127:38-43, 2017.
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- Jun Muto
- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A.,Department of Neurosurgery, Keio University, School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A
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Detailed anatomy knowledge: first step to approach petroclival meningiomas through the petrous apex. Anatomy lab experience and surgical series. Neurosurg Rev 2016; 40:231-239. [PMID: 27194133 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-016-0754-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2015] [Revised: 05/09/2016] [Accepted: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Petroclival meningiomas are a challenge for neurosurgeons due to the complex anatomy of the region that is rich of vessels and nerves. A perfect and detailed knowledge of the anatomy is very demanding in neurosurgery, especially in skull base surgery. The authors describe the microsurgical anatomy to perform an anterior petrosectomy based on their anatomical and surgical experience and perform a literature review. The temporal bone is the most complex and fascinating bone of skull base. The apex is located in the angle between the greater wing of the sphenoid and the occipital bone. Removing the petrous apex exposes the clivus. The approach directed through the temporal bone in this anatomical area is referred to as an anterior petrosectomy. The area that must be drilled is the rhomboid fossa that is defined by the Kawase, premeatal, and postmeatal triangles. In Division of Neurosurgery - University of Turin, 130 patients, from August 2013 to September 2015, underwent surgical resection of intracranial meningiomas. In this group, we have operated 7 PCMs and 5 of these were approached performing an anterior petrosectomy with good results. In our conclusions, we feel that this surgery require an advanced knowledge of human anatomy and a specialized training in interpretation of radiological and microsurgical anatomy both in the dissection lab and in the operating room.
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Wanibuchi M, Noshiro S, Sugino T, Akiyama Y, Mikami T, Iihoshi S, Miyata K, Komatsu K, Mikuni N. Training for Skull Base Surgery with a Colored Temporal Bone Model Created by Three-Dimensional Printing Technology. World Neurosurg 2016; 91:66-72. [PMID: 27062915 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.03.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2016] [Revised: 03/23/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE A 3-dimensional temporal bone model for skull base surgical training was reconstructed via the use of a selective laser sintering technique, which is one of the 3-dimensional printing technologies. METHODS The temporal bone model was created in 2 pieces to remove powder material in the mastoid air cells and to place dye into the semicircular canal and the Fallopian canal. RESULTS The powder material was minimal, and the decisive structures were identified in color. CONCLUSIONS This artificial model will pave the way to a "new era" in surgical training and medical education.
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- Masahiko Wanibuchi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
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Oyama K, Ditzel Filho LFS, Muto J, de Souza DG, Gun R, Otto BA, Carrau RL, Prevedello DM. Endoscopic endonasal cranial base surgery simulation using an artificial cranial base model created by selective laser sintering. Neurosurg Rev 2014; 38:171-8; discussion 178. [PMID: 25323096 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-014-0580-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2014] [Revised: 07/22/2014] [Accepted: 08/31/2014] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Mastery of the expanded endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) requires anatomical knowledge and surgical skills; the learning curve for this technique is steep. To a great degree, these skills can be gained by cadaveric dissections; however, ethical, religious, and legal considerations may interfere with this paradigm in different regions of the world. We assessed an artificial cranial base model for the surgical simulation of EEA and compared its usefulness with that of cadaveric specimens. The model is made of both polyamide nylon and glass beads using a selective laser sintering (SLS) technique to reflect CT-DICOM data of the patient's head. It features several artificial cranial base structures such as the dura mater, venous sinuses, cavernous sinuses, internal carotid arteries, and cranial nerves. Under endoscopic view, the model was dissected through the nostrils using a high-speed drill and other endonasal surgical instruments. Anatomical structures around and inside the sphenoid sinus were accurately reconstructed in the model, and several important surgical landmarks, including the medial and lateral optico-carotid recesses and vidian canals, were observed. The bone was removed with a high-speed drill until it was eggshell thin and the dura mater was preserved, a technique very similar to that applied in patients during endonasal cranial base approaches. The model allowed simulation of almost all sagittal and coronal plane EEA modules. SLS modeling is a useful tool for acquiring the anatomical knowledge and surgical expertise for performing EEA while avoiding the ethical, religious, and infection-related problems inherent with use of cadaveric specimens.
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- Kenichi Oyama
- Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA,
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Higurashi M, Qian Y, Zecca M, Park YK, Umezu M, Morgan MK. Surgical training technology for cerebrovascular anastomosis. J Clin Neurosci 2014; 21:554-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2013.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2013] [Accepted: 07/12/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Mattei TA, Frank C, Bailey J, Lesle E, Macuk A, Lesniak M, Patel A, Morris MJ, Nair K, Lin JJ. Design of a synthetic simulator for pediatric lumbar spine pathologies. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2013; 12:192-201. [PMID: 23705840 DOI: 10.3171/2013.4.peds12540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECT Simulation has become an important tool in neurosurgical education as part of the complex process of improving residents' technical expertise while preserving patient safety. Although different simulators have already been designed for a variety of neurosurgical procedures, spine simulators are still in their infancy and, at present, there is no available simulator for lumbar spine pathologies in pediatric neurosurgery. In this paper the authors describe the peculiarities and challenges involved in developing a synthetic simulator for pediatric lumbar spine pathologies, including tethered spinal cord syndrome and open neural tube defects. METHODS The Department of Neurosurgery of the University of Illinois at Peoria, in a joint program with the Mechanical Engineering Department of Bradley University, designed and developed a general synthetic model for simulating pediatric neurosurgical interventions on the lumbar spine. The model was designed to be composed of several sequential layers, so that each layer might closely mimic the tensile properties of the natural tissues under simulation. Additionally, a system for pressure monitoring was developed to enable precise measurements of the degree of manipulation of the spinal cord. RESULTS The designed prototype successfully simulated several scenarios commonly found in pediatric neurosurgery, such as tethered spinal cord, retethered spinal cord, and fatty terminal filum, as well as meningocele, myelomeningocele, and lipomyelomeningocele. Additionally, the formulated grading system was able to account for several variables involved in the qualitative evaluation of the technical performance during the training sessions and, in association with an expert qualitative analysis of the recorded sessions, proved to be a useful feedback tool for the trainees. CONCLUSIONS Designing and building a synthetic simulator for pediatric lumbar spine pathologies poses a wide variety of unique challenges. According to the authors' experience, a modular system composed of separable layers that can be independently replaced significantly enhances the applicability of such a model, enabling its individualization to distinctive but interrelated pathologies. Moreover, the design of a system for pressure monitoring (as well as a general score that may be able to account for the overall technical quality of the trainee's performance) may further enhance the educational applications of a simulator of this kind so that it can be further incorporated into the neurosurgical residency curriculum for training and evaluation purposes.
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- Tobias A Mattei
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Illinois Neurological Institute, Peoria, Illinois 61637, USA.
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Shortening the learning curve in endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery: a reproducible polymer tumor model for the trans-sphenoidal trans-tubercular approach to retro-infundibular tumors. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2013; 115:1635-41. [PMID: 23465616 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2013.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2012] [Revised: 12/26/2012] [Accepted: 02/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery attracts an increasing number of young neurosurgeons. This recent technique requires specific technical skills for the approaches to non-pituitary tumors (expanded endoscopic endonasal surgery). Actual residents' busy schedules carry the risk of compromising their laboratory training by limiting significantly the dedicated time for dissections. OBJECTIVE To enhance and shorten the learning curve in expanded endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, we propose a reproducible model based on the implantation of a polymer via an intracranial route to provide a pathological retro-infundibular expansive lesion accessible to a virgin expanded endoscopic endonasal route, avoiding the ethically-debatable need to hundreds of pituitary cases in live patients before acquiring the desired skills. METHODS A polymer-based tumor model was implanted in 6 embalmed human heads via a microsurgical right fronto-temporal approach through the carotido-oculomotor cistern to mimic a retro-infundibular tumor. The tumor's position was verified by CT-scan. An endoscopic endonasal trans-sphenoidal trans-tubercular trans-planum approach was then carried out on a virgin route under neuronavigation tracking. RESULTS Dissection of the tumor model from displaced surrounding neurovascular structures reproduced live surgery's sensations and challenges. Post-implantation CT-scan allowed the pre-removal assessment of the tumor insertion, its relationships as well as naso-sphenoidal anatomy in preparation of the endoscopic approach. CONCLUSION Training on easily reproducible retro-infundibular approaches in a context of pathological distorted anatomy provides a unique opportunity to avoid the need for repetitive live surgeries to acquire skills for this kind of rare tumors, and may shorten the learning curve for endoscopic endonasal surgery.
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Mazzoli A. Selective laser sintering in biomedical engineering. Med Biol Eng Comput 2012; 51:245-56. [PMID: 23250790 DOI: 10.1007/s11517-012-1001-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2012] [Accepted: 11/17/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Selective laser sintering (SLS) is a solid freeform fabrication technique, developed by Carl Deckard for his master's thesis at the University of Texas, patented in 1989. SLS manufacturing is a technique that produces physical models through a selective solidification of a variety of fine powders. SLS technology is getting a great amount of attention in the clinical field. In this paper the characteristics features of SLS and the materials that have been developed for are reviewed together with a discussion on the principles of the above-mentioned manufacturing technique. The applications of SLS in tissue engineering, and at-large in the biomedical field, are reviewed and discussed.
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- Alida Mazzoli
- Department of Scienze e Ingegneria della Materia, dell'Ambiente ed Urbanistica SIMAU, Faculty of Engineering, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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Current world literature. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2011; 19:58-65. [PMID: 21233627 DOI: 10.1097/moo.0b013e32834344aa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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