New computational fluid dynamics-based method for morphological and functional assessment in cardiovascular skill training
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Zsófia Wlasitsch-Nagy1, Alexandra Bálint2, Anikó Kőnig-Péter3
1Department of Medical Imaging, Clinical Center, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
Objective:
During cardiovascular surgical skill training, the direct quantification regarding surgical performance is still lacking, including transferring clinically relevant information.
Methods:
We introduced a novel computational fluid dynamics-based method in support of vascular surgical hands-on training, which applies continuous self-assessment in vascular anastomoses. The validation of the methodology was implemented in comparing with conventional training courses.
Results:
The fifth and seventh consecutive anastomoses of the experimental group showed significantly improved results regarding anastomosis quality when compared with the control group.
Conclusions:
Consecutive demonstration of three-dimensional morphology and functional assessment of anastomoses results in improved practical performance among learners regarding anastomosis quality.
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