Construction of Low-Cost Simulators for Training in Minimally Invasive Breast Procedures
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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.
