A Low-Cost Simulation Model for Endoscopic-Assisted Sagittal Craniosynostosis Repair

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OBJECTIVE: The objective is to introduce a low-cost simulation model for endoscopic-assisted sagittal craniosynostosis repair in which bleedings can be simulated and to present the initial experience using the model as a learning tool.

METHODS: A 3-dimensional synthetic skull was printed using polylactic acid. The brain, dura mater, sagittal sinus, and skin were constructed using low-cost materials. The simulation was performed at Garrahan Pediatric Hospital's simulation center employing a rigid endoscope (Pes Pilot HD 0° 4 mm).

RESULTS: A low-cost simulation model for sagittal craniosynostosis was built in order to recreate the steps needed to perform a strip craniectomy with lateral extensions. The initial estimated cost is 10 U.S. dollars, and subsequent uses cost approximately 2 U.S. dollars. Four training sessions were performed, and a reduction in surgical time was recorded from 125 to 80 minutes.

CONCLUSIONS: We introduce a low-cost simulation model for scaphocephaly endoscopic-assisted surgery in which bleeding can be reproduced. The initial experience shows the possibility of using the model as a learning tool.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:164

Enthalten in:

World neurosurgery - 164(2022) vom: 01. Aug., Seite 381-387

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Cuello, Javier Francisco [VerfasserIn]
Gromadzyn, Guido [VerfasserIn]
Martinez, Patricia [VerfasserIn]
Mantese, Beatriz [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Academic training
High-fidelity simulation training
Journal Article
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgical procedures
Simulation training

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Date Completed 10.08.2022

Date Revised 29.08.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.wneu.2022.06.025

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM342223445