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3D printed abdominal aortic aneurysm phantom for image guided surgical planning with a patient specific fenestrated endovascular graft system

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Abstract

Following new trends in precision medicine, Juxatarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (JAAA) treatment has been enabled by using patient-specific fenestrated endovascular grafts. The X-ray guided procedure requires precise orientation of multiple modular endografts within the arteries confirmed via radiopaque markers. Patient-specific 3D printed phantoms could familiarize physicians with complex procedures and new devices in a risk-free simulation environment to avoid periprocedural complications and improve training. Using the Vascular Modeling Toolkit (VMTK), 3D Data from a CTA imaging of a patient scheduled for Fenestrated EndoVascular Aortic Repair (FEVAR) was segmented to isolate the aortic lumen, thrombus, and calcifications. A stereolithographic mesh (STL) was generated and then modified in Autodesk MeshMixer for fabrication via a Stratasys Eden 260 printer in a flexible photopolymer to simulate arterial compliance. Fluoroscopic guided simulation of the patient-specific FEVAR procedure was performed by interventionists using all demonstration endografts and accessory devices. Analysis compared treatment strategy between the planned procedure, the simulation procedure, and the patient procedure using a derived scoring scheme. Results: With training on the patient-specific 3D printed AAA phantom, the clinical team optimized their procedural strategy. Anatomical landmarks and all devices were visible under x-ray during the simulation mimicking the clinical environment. The actual patient procedure went without complications. Conclusions: With advances in 3D printing, fabrication of patient specific AAA phantoms is possible. Simulation with 3D printed phantoms shows potential to inform clinical interventional procedures in addition to CTA diagnostic imaging.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMedical Imaging 2017
Subtitle of host publicationImaging Informatics for Healthcare, Research, and Applications
EditorsTessa S. Cook, Jianguo Zhang
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510607217
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
EventMedical Imaging 2017: Imaging Informatics for Healthcare, Research, and Applications - Orlando, United States
Duration: Feb 15 2017Feb 16 2017

Publication series

NameProgress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE
Volume10138

Conference

ConferenceMedical Imaging 2017: Imaging Informatics for Healthcare, Research, and Applications
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period02/15/1702/16/17

Keywords

  • 3D Printing
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Fenestrated EndoVascular Aortic Repair (FEVAR)
  • Image Guided Intervention
  • Image Guided Procedure
  • Image Segmentation
  • Surgical Planning

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