Low-cost phantom for stereotactic breast biopsy training.

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging and Simulation
• Surgical Training Technologies

Background:

• Stereotactic breast biopsy is a crucial diagnostic procedure.
• Effective training is essential for technologists, residents, and radiologists.
• Existing training phantoms can be prohibitively expensive.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and report on a low-cost phantom for stereotactic breast biopsy training.
• To create a versatile model adaptable to various biopsy devices.
• To simulate the key aspects of stereotactic breast biopsy realistically.

Main Methods:

• Construction of a cost-effective phantom model.
• Adaptation of the model for different biopsy devices.
• Validation of realistic simulation of stereotactic breast biopsy procedures.

Main Results:

• A functional, low-cost phantom was successfully constructed.
• The phantom demonstrated adaptability to multiple biopsy devices.
• The model effectively simulated stereotactic breast biopsy conditions.

Conclusions:

• The developed phantom serves as a viable, economical alternative to commercial training models.
• This low-cost phantom enhances training accessibility for stereotactic breast biopsy.