ArticleAnnals of thoracic surgery short reports2025
Three-Dimensional Printed Model of the Mediastinum for Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Education.
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- Mediastinoscopy Simulation-A Plastic Stepping Stone.Annals of thoracic surgery short reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Mediastinoscopy remains an important component of lung cancer staging. The development of endobronchial ultrasonography has meant residents perform fewer mediastinoscopies. We hypothesized that a 3-dimensional printed model of the mediastinum would be an effective tool for teaching residents the anatomy and techniques for mediastinoscopy. Methods: A color model of the mediastinum was 3-dimensionally printed based on segmented computed tomographic images. For 2 years, residents and attendings were asked to provide a skills assessment after every mediastinoscopy. During the second year, all residents received standardized instruction for mediastinoscopy using the 3-dimensional model. Skills assessments were compared between the residents taught with and without the 3-dimensional model. Results: There were 49 resident and 65 attending surveys completed. Residents taught with the 3-dimensional model were more likely to answer that they could identify normal anatomy "well"/"very well" compared with residents taught without the model (86% vs 52%, Conclusions: A 3-dimensional printed model of the mediastinum may be an effective tool for teaching mediastinoscopy.
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