Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques (Sep 2023)

Cadaveric aortic aneurysm creation: A life-like model for training endovascular repair

  • Peter Osztrogonacz, MD,
  • Bright Benfor, MD,
  • Paul Haddad, MD,
  • Rebecca Barnes, MT,
  • Ponraj Chinnadurai, MBBS, MMST,
  • Vy Dang, MS,
  • John Paul Hess, MS,
  • Stuart J. Corr, PhD,
  • Maham Rahimi, MD, PhD

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 3
p. 101115

Abstract

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The recent decline in RAAA incidence and the fast paced scenario with associated challenges regarding training calls for initiative for a better training environment to maximize learning. This led us to the creation of a pulsatile human cadaveric RAAA model. Fresh frozen cadaver was used to create RAAA with BioTissue in hybrid suite with ability to perform CBCTA for sizing. As a proof of concept, the model was used to perform REVAR with proximal CODA balloon control. The model proved to be feasible and we believe it is a better environment to train and gain adequate proficiency in RAAA management.

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