Giannicola Iannella, Annalisa Pace, Alessandro Mucchino, Antonio Greco, Armando De Virgilio, Jerome R Lechien, Antonino Maniaci, Salvatore Cocuzza, Tiziano Perrone, Daniela Messineo, Giuseppe Magliulo
PURPOSE: Otology and neuro-otology surgeries pose significant challenges due to the intricate and variable anatomy of the temporal bone (TB), requiring extensive training. In the last years 3D-printed temporal bone models for otological dissection are becoming increasingly popular. In this study, we presented a new 3D-printed temporal bone model named 'SAPIENS', tailored for educational and surgical simulation purposes. METHODS: The 'SAPIENS' model was a collaborative effort involving a multidisciplinary team, including radiologists, software engineers, ENT specialists, and 3D-printing experts...
April 29, 2024: European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology