Visualising the course of a complex perianal fistula on imaging can be difficult. It has been postulated that three-dimensional (3D) models of perianal fistulas improve understanding of the perianal p...
MRI scans of 15 patients with transsphincteric and intersphincteric fistulas were selected and then assessed by an experienced abdominal and colorectal radiologist. A standardised method of creating a...
Consistency between the radiologist and the surgeons was almost perfect for classification (κ = 0.87, κ = 0.87), substantial for complexity (κ = 0.73, κ = 0.74) and location of the internal orifice (κ...
Our 3D-printed anatomical models of perianal fistulas are an accurate reflection of the MRI. Further research is needed to determine the added value of 3D-printed anatomical models in preoperative pla...
The objective of this scoping review was to identify all examples of the application of statistical shape models to the human hip joint, with a focus on applications, population, methodology, and vali...
Clinical radiographs are the most common imaging tool for management of hip conditions, but it is unclear whether radiographs can adequately diagnose or predict outcomes of 3D deformity. Statistical s...
Participants included any human population. The concept included development or application of statistical shape models based on discrete landmarks and principal component analysis. The context includ...
We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, IEEE Xplore, Web of Science Core Collection, OCLC PapersFirst, OCLC Proceedings, Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations, ProQuest Disserta...
A total of 104 sources were considered eligible based on the inclusion criteria. From these, 122 unique statistical shape models of the human hip were identified based on 86 unique training population...
Despite the high volume of literature concerning statistical shape models of the human hip, there remains a need for further research in key areas. We identified the lack of models in pediatric popula...
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has become a global pandemic and has severely affected socio-economic conditions and people...
What was the educational challenge?The complexity and variability of cross-sectional imaging present a significant challenge in imparting knowledge of radiologic anatomy to medical students.What was t...
Barros et al. demonstrated a 3D printed model that exhibits anatomical representativeness, low cost, and scalability. The model was created based on subtraction data obtained from computed tomography ...
A model was created based on subtraction data derived from computed tomography scans of the pelvic bones and lumbar spine using the Blender 3.2.2 software program. Images were modeled and reconstructe...
Twenty-eight surgeons responded, seven of whom were experts in the treatment of abdominal wall hernias. The model was deemed easy to use, realistic, and anatomically precise, establishing it as a valu...
The evaluation of this 3D model was favorable, as it accurately depicted the inguinal region anatomically, while also proving to be cost-effective for training purposes. The model could be a good opti...
The use of a 3D model for patient education has shown encouraging results in surgical specialties like plastic surgery and neurosurgery, amongst many others; however, there is limited research on the ...
Three-dimensional (3D) printed models may help patients understand complex anatomic pathologies such as femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS). We aimed to assess patient understanding and satis...
A consecutive series of 76 new patients with FAIS (37 patients in the 3D model cohort and 39 in the control cohort) from a single surgeon's clinic were educated using imaging and representative 3D pri...
Patients in the 3D model cohort reported a significantly higher mean understanding of FAIS (90.0 ± 11.5 versus 79.8 ± 14.9 out of 100; P = 0.001) and surgery (89.5 ± 11.6 versus 81.0 ± 14.5; P = 0.01)...
In this study, the use of 3D printed models in clinic visits with patients with FAIS improved patients' perceived understanding of diagnosis and surgical treatment....
Three-dimensional printing is an underutilized technology in ophthalmology training; its use must be explored in complex educational scenarios. This study described a novel approach to trainee educati...
Ophthalmology residents and oculoplastic fellows from multiple training institutions underwent an educational session on orbital fractures, learning through four different models. Participants analyze...
A statistically significant difference (p < .05) was found in participant confidence conceptualizing the anatomic boundaries of the fracture and planning the orbital fracture approach for repair of th...
This study supports the value of 3D printed models of orbital fractures as an effective tool for ophthalmology trainee education to improve understanding and visualization of complex anatomical space ...
The aim of this review was to explore the role of three-dimensional (3D) printing in colorectal surgical education and procedural simulation, and to assess the effectiveness of 3D-printed models in an...
A systematic review of the literature was performed following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to identify relevant publications relating to the u...
Four distinct 3D models were described across five studies. Two models demonstrated objective benefits in the use of 3D-printed models in anatomical education in academic outcomes at all levels of lea...
3D printing is well accepted and effective for anatomic education and preoperative procedural planning amongst colorectal surgeons, trainees and medical students but remains a technology in the early ...
Echocardiography is essential for diagnosing and assessing the severity of perioperative structural and functional heart disease. Yet, educational opportunities to better understand echocardiography-b...
We performed micro computed tomography of human heart specimens not suitable for orthotopic transplantation. We created high-resolution computational 3D models of different human hearts, sliced them i...
We scanned, 3D modeled, and 3D printed a variety of human hearts both healthy and diseased. We have made the models available in the cardiac operating rooms and routinely use them for teaching anesthe...
We have generated a library of 3D printed hearts to display the recommended echocardiographic views as a unique educational tool designed to safely accelerate the understanding of absolute and relativ...
