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ArticleThe British journal of radiology2022

Promoting simulation-based training in radiology: a homemade phantom for the practice of ultrasound-guided procedures.

Elisabetta Giannotti, Ketan Jethwa, Samantha Closs, Rachel Sun, Hamnah Bhatti, Jonathan James, Christopher Clarke

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Article in The British journal of radiology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13 citing papers in PubMed.

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  7. A New Wave of Ultrasound Phantoms Using Real Fixed Organs: Birth of the Danny Phantom.Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association · 2025
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  8. EURO-MUSCULUS/USPRM phantom recipe for (musculoskeletal) interventional ultrasound training.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2025
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7 authors.

Elisabetta GiannottiNottingham Breast Institute, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, UK.
Ketan JethwaUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, UK.
Samantha ClossNottingham Breast Institute, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, UK.
Rachel SunNottingham Breast Institute, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, UK.
Hamnah BhattiDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, UK.
Jonathan JamesNottingham Breast Institute, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, UK.
Christopher ClarkeDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveUltrasound-guided intervention is an essential skill for many radiologists and critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment in many radiology subspecialties. Simulation using phantoms have demonstrated statistically significant benefits for trainees within the literature. We propose a novel phantom model which the authors feel is ideal for training clinical radiology trainees in the performance of ultrasound-guided procedures.

methodsThe recipe to prepare a homemade phantom is described. Results of a local survey from trainees preparing and using the phantom are also presented.

resultsThis realistic training simulation model can be adapted to suit a variety of biopsy devices and procedures including soft tissue biopsy and cyst aspiration. The phantom mimics the sonographic appearances of soft tissue and biopsy targets can be concealed within. The phantom was easily prepared by 22 trainees (Likert score 4.5) and it functioned well (Likert score of 4.7).

conclusionIn summary, our phantom model is ideal for training clinical radiology trainees in the performance of ultrasound-guided core biopsy. The availability and low cost of the model, combined with the ease of preparation and reproducibility, make this an efficient and effective addition to the training process. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: A low cost easily handmade phantom recipe is described that could be easily implemented in training schemes.

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RadiologySimulation TrainingHumansPhantoms, ImagingReproducibility of ResultsUltrasonography, Interventional

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PMID35856798
PMCPMC10996965

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