Purpose. To improve the results of training in methods of embolization of arteriovenous connections and malformations of endovascular neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and vascular surgeons by using a 3D model of an arteriovenous connection in conditions as close to real as possible.
Technical properties. To use the technology, you need: an angiograph, means for endovascular interventions on vessels: a guiding catheter, a flow-controlled microcatheter, microconductors – 0.007”, means for embolization, an introducer 6 French (F), J-conductors 0.35″, contrast agent, 3 model of arteriovenous connection.
Application area. Medicine, endovascular neuroradiology, interventional neuroradiology.
Advantages. There are no analogues of an artificial volumetric model of an arteriovenous connection printed on a 3D printer, completely simulating an arteriovenous connection (ABC) or arteriovenous malformation (AVM) for modeling endovascular embolization of AVM in Ukraine and the world.
Technical and economic effect. The created development assumes multiple implementation of the product. Training takes place without the presence of the patient. Allows multiple use expensive consumables for embolization during training. Increases the effectiveness of treatment. Allows selection of embolizing agents for endovascular intervention of AVM based on their properties, reduces radiation doses during embolization, optimizes preoperative planning, reduces the risk of intraoperative complications, and prevents acute strokes due to rupture of vascular defects (0 g per patient).
Description. Endovascular embolization has obvious advantages in the treatment of AVM over other methods, which leads to the constant development of new methods, tools, embolizing materials. All this requires specialized training and experience of the doctor. To solve the problem of training, a 3D AVM simulator with tactile feedback can be used. Such technology can simulate a real working environment, which facilitates training and practical skills.