Prototyping of cerebral vasculature physical models.
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ABSTRACT: Background
Prototyping of cerebral vasculature models through stereolithographic methods have the ability to accurately depict the 3D structures of complicated aneurysms with high accuracy. We describe the method to manufacture such a model and review some of its uses in the context of treatment planning, research, and surgical training.Methods
We prospectively used the data from the rotational angiography of a 40-year-old female who presented with an unruptured right paraclinoid aneurysm. The 3D virtual model was then converted to a physical life-sized model.Results
The model constructed was shown to be a very accurate depiction of the aneurysm and its associated vasculature. It was found to be useful, among other things, for surgical training and as a patient education tool.Conclusion
With improving and more widespread printing options, these models have the potential to become an important part of research and training modalities.
SUBMITTER: Khan IS
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3942610 | biostudies-literature | 2014
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Prototyping of cerebral vasculature physical models.
Khan Imad S IS Kelly Patrick D PD Singer Robert J RJ
Surgical neurology international 20140127
<h4>Background</h4>Prototyping of cerebral vasculature models through stereolithographic methods have the ability to accurately depict the 3D structures of complicated aneurysms with high accuracy. We describe the method to manufacture such a model and review some of its uses in the context of treatment planning, research, and surgical training.<h4>Methods</h4>We prospectively used the data from the rotational angiography of a 40-year-old female who presented with an unruptured right paraclinoid ...[more]
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