{"id":"6abed62e-dd73-4923-9ba5-fe72e5a4ca66","slug":"prototyping-of-cerebral-vasculature-physical-models","title":"Prototyping of cerebral vasculature physical models","authors":["Imad S. Khan","Patrick D. Kelly","Robert J. Singer"],"abstract":"Background: Prototyping of cerebral vasculature models through stereolithographic methods have the ability to accurately depict the 3D structures of complicated aneurysms with high accuracy. We describe the method to manufacture such a model and review some of its uses in the context of treatment planning, research, and surgical training. Methods: We prospectively used the data from the rotational angiography of a 40-year-old female who presented with an unruptured right paraclinoid aneurysm. The 3D virtual model was then converted to a physical life-sized model. Results: The model constructed was shown to be a very accurate depiction of the aneurysm and its associated vasculature. It was found to be useful, among other things, for surgical training and as a patient education tool. Conclusion: With improving and more widespread printing options, these models have the potential to become an important part of research and training modalities.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/6abed62e-dd73-4923-9ba5-fe72e5a4ca66/featured/hero-1782420968312.png","publishDate":"2014-01-27T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.4103/2152-7806.125858","categories":["Original Article"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/3620/SNI-5-11.pdf"}