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A Low-Cost 3D-Printed Tool with Multiaxial/Angular Vessel Orientation for Microvascular Anastomosis Training
BACKGROUND: Microsurgical anastomosis is a technically demanding skill. The most difficult part of the learning process was in achieving the necessary orientation and dexterity. In this project, we adopted computer-aided design and desktop 3D-printing in the development of an affordable training mod...
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2020
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7159930/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32309067 http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002567 |
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author | Alshomer, Feras Alhazmi, Bushra Alowais, Fahad Aldekhayel, Salah |
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description | BACKGROUND: Microsurgical anastomosis is a technically demanding skill. The most difficult part of the learning process was in achieving the necessary orientation and dexterity. In this project, we adopted computer-aided design and desktop 3D-printing in the development of an affordable training model with different levels of vessel orientation and angulation. METHODS: The training model was designed using CAD software (Rhino3D). The models were then 3D-printed with a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU 95A) semiflexible filament on a desktop fused deposition modeling, Ultimaker 2 + 3D printer. RESULTS: The printed training tool was assembled by fitting the ball-and-socket mechanism between two parts having an overall round table top with integrated vascular clamps. Trial with synthetic and nonliving animal blood vessels shows the utility of the clamps in holding the vessels within the working space. By rotating the top part, a multiaxial vessel orientation from 0 to 360 degrees was achieved. The top part was also capable of multiangular orientation of the vessels (±30 degrees) regardless of its axial orientation during vessel anastomosis. For the 3D-printing process, the average printing time was about 3.5 hours with a cost of 1.3$ per material. CONCLUSIONS: The utility of desktop 3D printing represents an affordable modality in microsurgical training. The designed model is capable of providing a trainee with multiaxial and multiangular vessel orientation during the anastomosis process. To our knowledge, the adoption of this technology in the field of microsurgery training has never been investigated before. |
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spelling | pubmed-71599302020-04-17 A Low-Cost 3D-Printed Tool with Multiaxial/Angular Vessel Orientation for Microvascular Anastomosis Training Alshomer, Feras Alhazmi, Bushra Alowais, Fahad Aldekhayel, Salah Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open Ideas and Innovations BACKGROUND: Microsurgical anastomosis is a technically demanding skill. The most difficult part of the learning process was in achieving the necessary orientation and dexterity. In this project, we adopted computer-aided design and desktop 3D-printing in the development of an affordable training model with different levels of vessel orientation and angulation. METHODS: The training model was designed using CAD software (Rhino3D). The models were then 3D-printed with a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU 95A) semiflexible filament on a desktop fused deposition modeling, Ultimaker 2 + 3D printer. RESULTS: The printed training tool was assembled by fitting the ball-and-socket mechanism between two parts having an overall round table top with integrated vascular clamps. Trial with synthetic and nonliving animal blood vessels shows the utility of the clamps in holding the vessels within the working space. By rotating the top part, a multiaxial vessel orientation from 0 to 360 degrees was achieved. The top part was also capable of multiangular orientation of the vessels (±30 degrees) regardless of its axial orientation during vessel anastomosis. For the 3D-printing process, the average printing time was about 3.5 hours with a cost of 1.3$ per material. CONCLUSIONS: The utility of desktop 3D printing represents an affordable modality in microsurgical training. The designed model is capable of providing a trainee with multiaxial and multiangular vessel orientation during the anastomosis process. To our knowledge, the adoption of this technology in the field of microsurgery training has never been investigated before. Wolters Kluwer Health 2020-02-11 /pmc/articles/PMC7159930/ /pubmed/32309067 http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002567 Text en Copyright © 2020 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives License 4.0 (CCBY-NC-ND) (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) , where it is permissible to download and share the work provided it is properly cited. The work cannot be changed in any way or used commercially without permission from the journal. |
spellingShingle | Ideas and Innovations Alshomer, Feras Alhazmi, Bushra Alowais, Fahad Aldekhayel, Salah A Low-Cost 3D-Printed Tool with Multiaxial/Angular Vessel Orientation for Microvascular Anastomosis Training |
title | A Low-Cost 3D-Printed Tool with Multiaxial/Angular Vessel Orientation for Microvascular Anastomosis Training |
title_full | A Low-Cost 3D-Printed Tool with Multiaxial/Angular Vessel Orientation for Microvascular Anastomosis Training |
title_fullStr | A Low-Cost 3D-Printed Tool with Multiaxial/Angular Vessel Orientation for Microvascular Anastomosis Training |
title_full_unstemmed | A Low-Cost 3D-Printed Tool with Multiaxial/Angular Vessel Orientation for Microvascular Anastomosis Training |
title_short | A Low-Cost 3D-Printed Tool with Multiaxial/Angular Vessel Orientation for Microvascular Anastomosis Training |
title_sort | low-cost 3d-printed tool with multiaxial/angular vessel orientation for microvascular anastomosis training |
topic | Ideas and Innovations |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7159930/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32309067 http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002567 |
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