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ArticleSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2017

Creating vascular models by postprocessing computed tomography angiography images: a guide for anatomical education.

Figen Govsa, Mehmet Asim Ozer, Suzan Sirinturk, Cenk Eraslan, Ahmet Kemal Alagoz

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Article in Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Figen GovsaDepartment of Anatomy, Ege University, 35100, Izmir, Turkey. figen.govsa@ege.edu.tr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9635-6308
Mehmet Asim OzerDepartment of Anatomy, Ege University, 35100, Izmir, Turkey.
Suzan SirinturkDepartment of Anatomy, Ege University, 35100, Izmir, Turkey.
Cenk EraslanDepartment of Radiology, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
Ahmet Kemal AlagozMedical Student Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA new application of teaching anatomy includes the use of computed tomography angiography (CTA) images to create clinically relevant three-dimensional (3D) printed models. The purpose of this article is to review recent innovations on the process and the application of 3D printed models as a tool for using under and post-graduate medical education.

methodsImages of aortic arch pattern received by CTA were converted into 3D images using the Google SketchUp free software and were saved in stereolithography format. Using a 3D printer (Makerbot), a model mode polylactic acid material was printed.

resultsA two-vessel left aortic arch was identified consisting of the brachiocephalic trunk and left subclavian artery. The life-like 3D models were rotated 360° in all axes in hand.

conclusionsThe early adopters in education and clinical practices have embraced the medical imaging-guided 3D printed anatomical models for their ability to provide tactile feedback and a superior appreciation of visuospatial relationship between the anatomical structures. Printed vascular models are used to assist in preoperative planning, develop intraoperative guidance tools, and to teach patients surgical trainees in surgical practice.

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Computed Tomography AngiographyModels, AnatomicAnatomic VariationAnatomyBlood VesselsEducation, MedicalHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalPrinting, Three-DimensionalSoftwareAnatomical modelsAnatomic variationComputed tomography angiographyIntraoperative guidanceMedical educationPost-graduate educationPreoperative planningThree-dimentional printed modelUndergraduate education

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