Careta MK, Alambert M, Sá RDS, Elias S. Construction of Low-Cost Simulators for Training in Minimally Invasive Breast Procedures.
Eur J Breast Health 2024;
20:64-70. [PMID:
38187105 PMCID:
PMC10765465 DOI:
10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2023.2023-8-6]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
Abstract
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.
Collapse