OBJECTIVE: A 3-dimensional temporal bone model for skull base surgical training was reconstructed via the use of a selective laser sintering technique, which is one of the 3-dimensional printing technologies. METHODS: The temporal bone model was created in 2 pieces to remove powder material in the mastoid air cells and to place dye into the semicircular canal and the Fallopian canal. RESULTS: The powder material was minimal, and the decisive structures were identified in color. CONCLUSIONS: This artificial model will pave the way to a "new era" in surgical training and medical education.
OBJECTIVE: A 3-dimensional temporal bone model for skull base surgical training was reconstructed via the use of a selective laser sintering technique, which is one of the 3-dimensional printing technologies. METHODS: The temporal bone model was created in 2 pieces to remove powder material in the mastoid air cells and to place dye into the semicircular canal and the Fallopian canal. RESULTS: The powder material was minimal, and the decisive structures were identified in color. CONCLUSIONS: This artificial model will pave the way to a "new era" in surgical training and medical education.
Authors: Samuel R Barber; Kevin Wong; Vivek Kanumuri; Ruwan Kiringoda; Judith Kempfle; Aaron K Remenschneider; Elliott D Kozin; Daniel J Lee Journal: OTO Open Date: 2018-10-29