Simulation of Pediatric Anterior Skull Base Anatomy Using a 3D Printed Model.
World Neurosurg
; 147: e405-e410, 2021 03.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The pediatric skull base may present anatomic challenges to the skull base surgeon, including limited sphenoid pneumatization and a narrow nasal corridor. The rare nature of pediatric skull base pathology makes it difficult to gain experience with these anatomic challenges. The objective of this study was to create a 3-dimensionally (3D) printed model of the pediatric skull base and assess its potential as a training tool.METHODS:
Twenty-eight participants at various stages of training and practice were included in our study. They completed a pre- and postdissection questionnaire assessing challenges with endoscopic endonasal skeletonization of the carotid arteries and sella face using the 3D printed model.RESULTS:
The majority of participants had completed a skull base surgery fellowship (60.7%), were <5 years into practice (60.7%), and had <10 cases of pediatric skull base experience (82.1%). Anticipated challenges included limitation of maneuverability of instruments (71.4%), narrow nasal corridor and nonpneumatized bone (57.1%). On a scale of 0-10, 10 being very difficult, the average participant expected level of difficulty with visualization was 6.89 and expected level of difficulty with instrumentation was 7.3. On postdissection assessment, there was a nonstatistically significant change to 6.93 and 7.5, respectively. Participants endorsed on a scale of 0-10, 10 being very realistic, an overall model realism of 7.0 and haptic realism of 7.1.CONCLUSIONS:
A 3D printed model of the pediatric skull base may provide a realistic model to help participants gain experience with anatomic limitations characteristic of the pediatric anterior skull base.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Base del Cráneo
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Endoscopía
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Impresión Tridimensional
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
World Neurosurg
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROCIRURGIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos