Abstract:Background:
Aneurysm surgery is considered difficult by young and trainee neurosurgeons. This is due to difficulty in understanding orientation of aneurysm complex (proximal and distal vessels, aneurysm neck, and fundus) in relation to the surrounding structures (skull, brain, vessels, and nerves) after head is rotated, extended, and fixed on the head frame. Virtual three-dimensional (3D) imaging studies and 3D-printed models help young neurosurgeons but are not accessible to most of the centers due to need f… Show more
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