Simulated Surgical Model Design for Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube Insertion in Children using Medical Image Processing and 3D-Printing Technologies
Issued Date
2022-10-01
Resource Type
eISSN
22288082
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85140013737
Journal Title
Siriraj Medical Journal
Volume
74
Issue
10
Start Page
675
End Page
683
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Siriraj Medical Journal Vol.74 No.10 (2022) , 675-683
Suggested Citation
Pratumaneechai K., Tanphaichitr A., Siriapisith T., Vathanophas V., Ungkanont K., Patpituck P. Simulated Surgical Model Design for Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube Insertion in Children using Medical Image Processing and 3D-Printing Technologies. Siriraj Medical Journal Vol.74 No.10 (2022) , 675-683. 683. doi:10.33192/Smj.2022.79 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/85475
Title
Simulated Surgical Model Design for Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube Insertion in Children using Medical Image Processing and 3D-Printing Technologies
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Abstract
Objective: Researchers aimed to design surgical simulation models using medical image processing and 3D-printing technologies to train otolaryngologie residents with correct surgical techniques and study their skills improvement. Materials and Methods: The models were produced for three age ranges (group A: 8-12 years old, group B: 3-7 years old, and group C: 10 months - 2 years old). Eleven residents were practiced from older to younger child models. Overall surgical time and results were evaluated to determine improvement. Both residents and specialists assessed satisfaction surveys after training. Results: The median operational time was significantly reduced by 64.57% in model A and 50.24% in model B (p < 0.05). Operating time and surgical skills improved in order from models A, B, and C. Model C showed the most improvement with correct operational techniques in myringotomy incision (66.7%, p = 0.003) and tympanostomy tube insertion (48.5%, p = 0.011). Residents’ and specialists’ satisfaction assessments exhibited prominent satisfaction results with surgical simulation model training. Conclusion: Surgical simulation models training enhanced residencies’ confidence and improved correct surgical techniques. Residencies can gradually practice skills from fundamental to more complicated techniques in younger child model where symptom occurs.