Cadaveric Sheep Head Model for Anterior Clinoidectomy in Neurosurgical Training

Korotkov, Dmitriy; Abramyan, Arevik; Wuo-Silva, Raphael; Chaddad-Neto, Feres

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2023.03.129

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“…Korotkov et al [21] looked for an accessible anatomical model for the training of anterior clinoidectomy, the procedure performed in the case of vascular and tumoral conditions located at the frontotemporal level, which requires a high level of surgical training. Five formalized sheep heads were evaluated, at the level of which, through silicone injection, the presence of dural and extradural lesions was simulated.…”

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Sheep’s Head as an Anatomic Model for Basic Training in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

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Ujvary,

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et al. 2023

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: This study aims to establish the sheep head as a viable anatomical model for training in functional endoscopic sinus surgery through comprehensive anatomical examination and training-based assessment of participants’ satisfaction. Materials and Methods: Participants were divided into three groups according to their prior experience in endoscopic sinus surgery; in total, 24 participants were included. Each participant in the study was assigned to perform the designated procedures on a single sheep’s head. Following the completion of the procedures, each participant was provided with a 14-item comprehensive satisfaction questionnaire with a scale attributed from 1 to 5. The normality of distribution was checked by applying the Shapiro-Wilk Test. The Kruskal–Wallis test was applied to compare study group sentiment of agreement towards individual procedures. Results: No significant differences were noted between the answers of the different groups. For the resident group, the average satisfaction score was 4.09 ± 0.54; junior specialist group 4.00 ± 0.55; for the senior specialist group overall satisfaction average score was 4.2 ± 0.77. Conclusions: The sheep’s head can be successfully used for learning and practicing manual skills and the use of instruments specific to functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Moreover, the sheep head model can be used for training in other diagnostic or surgical procedures in the field of otorhinolaryngology, such as endoscopy of the salivary glands, open laryngotracheal surgery, or in otologic surgery, but also in other different surgical fields such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology or plastic surgery. Despite the differences between the ovine model and human anatomy, it provides a resourceful and cost-effective model for beginners in endoscopic nasal surgery.

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