We developed different methods to build low cost silicone vessel models that allow for repeat production of custom made vessel trees that simulate real life patient anatomy and allow e.g. real life simulation of a future procedure. We compare hand made wax forms for production of silicone models to high tech 3D printing with silicone and low cost 3D printing with plastic and the behavior and realism of these models in a perfusion model. The steps for manufacturing of these models are described in detail and advise is given how to implement these procedures into the own departmental workflow.
A. Problem of teaching interventional procedures.
B. Role of custom made silicone simulators in future.
C. Analysis of possible ways the build low cost silicone vessel models.
D. Building reproducible wax models.
E. Options for 3D design of vessel models for 3D printing out of CT data sets.
F. Using desktop 3D printers with PLA plastic.
F. Using 3rd party 3D silicone printers.
G. Description of the behavior and haptic of the available models.
H. How to set up a silicone vessel production and their use for teaching in the own department.
I. Future and outlook.
Treitl, M,
Reiser, M,
Treitl, K,
How to Improve Teaching in Interventional Radiology: Description and Comparison of Methods for Composing and Building Vessel Models for Real Life Simulation. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14017042.html
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