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Silicone models as basic training and research aid in endovascular neurointervention—a single-center experience and review of the literature

Authors: Srinivasan Paramasivam, Gerasimos Baltsavias, Evlampia Psatha, Georgios Matis, Anton Valavanis

Published in: Neurosurgical Review | Issue 2/2014

Abstract

The rapid development and wider use of neurointerventional procedures have increased the demand for a comprehensive training program for the trainees, in order to safely and efficiently perform these procedures. Artificial vascular models are one of the dynamic ways to train the new generation of neurointerventionists to acquire the basic skills of material handling, tool manipulation through the vasculature, and development of hand-eye coordination. Herein, the authors present their experience regarding a long-established training program and review the available literature on the advantages and disadvantages of vascular silicone model training. Additionally, they present the current research applications of silicone replicas in the neurointerventional arena.

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Title: Silicone models as basic training and research aid in endovascular neurointervention—a single-center experience and review of the literature
Authors: Srinivasan Paramasivam
Gerasimos Baltsavias
Evlampia Psatha
Georgios Matis
Anton Valavanis
Publication date: 01-04-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Neurosurgical Review / Issue 2/2014
Print ISSN: 0344-5607
Electronic ISSN: 1437-2320
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10143-014-0518-x

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