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Feasibility of fresh frozen human cadavers as a research and training model for endovascular image guided interventions.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To describe the feasibility of a fresh frozen human cadaver model for research and training of endovascular image guided procedures in the aorta and lower extremity.

Methods: The cadaver model was constructed in fresh frozen human cadaver torsos and lower extremities. Endovascular access was acquired by inserting a sheath in the femoral artery. The arterial segment of the specimen was restricted by ligation of collateral arteries and, in the torsos, clamping of the contralateral femoral artery and balloon occlusion of the supratruncal aorta. Tap water was administered through the sheath to create sufficient intraluminal pressure to manipulate devices and acquire digital subtraction angiography (DSA). Endovascular cannulation tasks of the visceral arteries (torso) or the peripheral arteries (lower extremities) were performed to assess the vascular patency of the model. Feasibility of this model is based on our institute's experiences throughout the use of six fresh frozen human cadaver torsos and 22 lower extremities.

Results: Endovascular simulation in the aortic and peripheral vasculature was achieved using this human cadaver model. Acquisition of DSA images was feasible in both the torsos and the lower extremities. Approximately 84 of the 90 target vessels (93.3%) were patent, the remaining six vessels showed signs of calcified steno-occlusive disease.

Conclusions: Fresh frozen human cadavers provide a feasible simulation model for aortic and peripheral endovascular interventions, and can potentially reduce the need for animal experimentation. This model is suitable for the evaluation of new endovascular devices and techniques or to master endovascular skills.

SUBMITTER: Jansen MM

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7704126 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Feasibility of fresh frozen human cadavers as a research and training model for endovascular image guided interventions.

Jansen Marloes M MM Hazenberg Constantijn E V B CEVB de Ruiter Quirina M B QMB van Hamersvelt Robbert W RW Bleys Ronald L A W RLAW van Herwaarden Joost A JA

PloS one 20201130 11

<h4>Objective</h4>To describe the feasibility of a fresh frozen human cadaver model for research and training of endovascular image guided procedures in the aorta and lower extremity.<h4>Methods</h4>The cadaver model was constructed in fresh frozen human cadaver torsos and lower extremities. Endovascular access was acquired by inserting a sheath in the femoral artery. The arterial segment of the specimen was restricted by ligation of collateral arteries and, in the torsos, clamping of the contra ...[more]

PMID: 33254200

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Feasibility of fresh frozen human cadavers as a research and training model for endovascular image guided interventions.

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