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ArticleVeterinary sciences2025

Educational Impact of a 3D Canine Vascular Simulator for Learning Anatomy and Interventional Radiology Techniques in Veterinary Training.

Sandra Lopez-Minguez, Iris Urbano, Ignacio de Blas, Cantal Del Rio-Martinez, Cristina Bonastre, Jose Andres Guirola, Jose Benito Rodriguez, Francisco Javier Miana-Mena, Carolina Serrano-Casorran

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Sandra Lopez-MinguezFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-8537-0585
Iris UrbanoFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain.
Ignacio de BlasFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain.
Cantal Del Rio-MartinezFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain.
Cristina BonastreFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6178-9891
Jose Andres GuirolaFaculty of Medicine, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0113-5121
Jose Benito RodriguezFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain.
Francisco Javier Miana-MenaFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-5981-5448
Carolina Serrano-CasorranFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-8880-6580

Funding

FEDER (European Regional Development Fund), Spain FEDER 2023-2025 ("Construyendo Europa desde Aragón")Government of Aragón, Spain B36_23R
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSimulation-based teaching is increasingly important in veterinary training, especially for learning anatomy and interventional techniques where real-life exposure is limited.

methodsA handcrafted 3D simulator replicating the canine abdominal arterial system was developed and tested with 80 veterinary students and graduates. A quasi-experimental pre-post design evaluated theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and self-perceived competence after a structured training session including anatomical identification, catheter navigation, and the Seldinger technique.

resultsPost-training results showed significant improvements in all domains. Theoretical test scores increased by over 25% (

conclusionsThe 3D vascular simulator effectively enhanced learning outcomes and confidence in interventional radiology. Its low-cost, handcrafted design makes it a feasible and valuable educational tool for veterinary institutions lacking access to high-fidelity commercial simulators.

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education techniquesinterventional radiologysimulation-based learningsurgery simulatorveterinary education

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PMID41472120
PMCPMC12737331

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