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A Method for Developing a Free-Standing Cerebrovascular Lumen Model
Toru Kurokawa1, Yuko Tanaka1, Takeru Umemura2
1Department of Stroke Medicine and Neuro-endovascular Therapy, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan.
Objective:
This report describes the creation of a freestanding cerebrovascular model with an attached Luer valve device and a bridge.
Case Presentation:
A left internal carotid artery aneurysm was discovered during a detailed examination of headaches in a 70-year-old woman. A vascular lumen model was created for the pretreatment simulation. The addition of a male Luer valve and bridge to the vascular lumen model created using the multistep vascular wall thickness method facilitated lumen washing, support material removal, self-support, and compatibility with medical devices.
Conclusion:
By adding Luer valves and struts and creating cerebral vascular lumen models with appropriate vessel wall thicknesses, we can enhance their efficiency, strength, and utility in preoperative simulations.
