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Construction of Low-Cost Simulators for Training in Minimally Invasive Breast Procedures
Mirian Khéde Careta1, Maura Alambert1, Rafael Da Silva Sá1
1Department of Breast Imaging, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Objective:
The aim of this work was to describe a technique for building low-cost simulators for training in minimally invasive breast procedures guided by ultrasound (US) and stereotactic mammography (MMG), focusing mainly on training medical professionals studying related areas.
Materials And Methods:
Low-cost phantoms were developed using organic structures that mimic breast tissue, such as chicken breast and eggplant, and materials that simulate breast lesions. A step-by-step description of the preparation and use of these simulators was made, enabling the reproducibility of the technique by the physicians in training themselves.
Results:
The low-cost phantoms showed a high degree of echogenic and radiological similarity with human breast tissue, allowing adequate training in minimally invasive procedures.
Conclusion:
It was possible to build low-cost phantoms that allow training in US- and stereotactic MMG-guided minimally invasive breast procedures.
