Supravalvular aortic stenosis repair: surgical training of 2 repair techniques using 3D-printed models

Abstract There are a number of techniques used in the surgical treatment of supravalvular aortic stenosis with excellent results; however, junior surgeons’ experience may be limited due to its rare nature. Simulation with 3D-printed models provides a safe platform for surgeons to rehearse surgical t...

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Published in:Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 2021-11, Vol.33 (6), p.966-968
Main Authors: Hussein, Nabil, Honjo, Osami, Barron, David J, Yoo, Shi-Joon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aortic Stenosis, Supravalvular - surgery
Cardiac Surgical Procedures - methods
Congenital
Humans
Printing, Three-Dimensional
Surgeons
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Summary:Abstract There are a number of techniques used in the surgical treatment of supravalvular aortic stenosis with excellent results; however, junior surgeons’ experience may be limited due to its rare nature. Simulation with 3D-printed models provides a safe platform for surgeons to rehearse surgical techniques prior to patient application but must replicate all features of surgical anatomy. Here, we describe how software manipulation can be used to accurately reproduce the surgical anatomy in supravalvular aortic stenosis and be used to train surgeons in 2 different techniques. Supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly that usually affects the sinotubular junction and the ascending aorta and may infrequently involve the aortic arch and descending aorta [1].
ISSN:1569-9285
1569-9293
1569-9285
DOI:10.1093/icvts/ivab198