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ItemTeaching Radial Endobronchial Ultrasound with a Three-Dimensional-printed Radial Ultrasound Model(AMER THORACIC SOC, 2021-12)BACKGROUND: Peripheral pulmonary lesion (PPL) incidence is rising because of increased chest imaging sensitivity and frequency. For PPLs suspicious for lung cancer, current clinical guidelines recommend tissue diagnosis. Radial endobronchial ultrasound (R-EBUS) is a bronchoscopic technique used for this purpose. It has been observed that diagnostic yield is impacted by the ability to accurately manipulate the radial probe. However, such skills can be acquired, in part, from simulation training. Three-dimensional (3D) printing has been used to produce training simulators for standard bronchoscopy but has not been specifically used to develop similar tools for R-EBUS. OBJECTIVE: We report the development of a novel ultrasound-compatible, anatomically accurate 3D-printed R-EBUS simulator and evaluation of its utility as a training tool. METHODS: Computed tomography images were used to develop 3D-printed airway models with ultrasound-compatible PPLs of "low" and "high" technical difficulty. Twenty-one participants were allocated to two groups matched for prior R-EBUS experience. The intervention group received 15 minutes to pretrain R-EBUS using a 3D-printed model, whereas the nonintervention group did not. Both groups then performed R-EBUS on 3D-printed models and were evaluated using a specifically developed assessment tool. RESULTS: For the "low-difficulty" model, the intervention group achieved a higher score (21.5 ± 2.02) than the nonintervention group (17.1 ± 5.7), reflecting 26% improvement in performance (P = 0.03). For the "high-difficulty" model, the intervention group scored 20.2 ± 4.21 versus 13.3 ± 7.36, corresponding to 52% improvement in performance (P = 0.02). Participants derived benefit from pretraining with the 3D-printed model, regardless of prior experience level. CONCLUSION: 3D-printing can be used to develop simulators for R-EBUS education. Training using these models significantly improves procedural performance and is effective in both novice and experienced trainees.
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ItemAbdominal aortic aneurysms Part 2: Surgery and postoperative care(MedicineToday, 2017-07-16)Endovascular stent gra technology has become the rst-line and default surgical treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms by many vascular surgeons throughout Australia and internationally. is second part of a two- part article discusses the surgical treatments available for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, postoperative care and long-term follow up.
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ItemAbdominal aortic aneurysms. Part 1: Assessment and surveillance(Medicine Today, 2016)Abdominal aortic aneurysms are often asymptomatic, with common risk factors including older age, male gender, smoking and hypertension. It is essential to identify, monitor and repair these aneurysms before they rupture. This first part of a two-part article discusses assessment, surveillance protocols, screening and indications for prophylactic repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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ItemThree-dimensional printing in medicine(AUSTRALASIAN MED PUBL CO LTD, 2017-08-07)
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Item"Plug and Play": a novel technique utilising existing technology to get the most out of the robot(SPRINGER LONDON LTD, 2017-06)We describe a simple technique in which current and freely available technology can be utilised by surgeons while operating the Da Vinci Si/Xi Surgical Robotic systems. This technique allows for a parallel intraoperative display within the surgical console of any desired subject material from a standard computer, utilising commercially available cabling. The ability to view 3D reconstructed images, patient radiology and patient results within the console whilst operating, has the potential to increase operative efficiency, reduce error and aid in adequate resection of tissues. The ease with which our technique is achieved, the benefits of its use and the low cost associated with its implementation support our suggestion that all robotic surgeons incorporate this into their regular operative setup.
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ItemClinical Experience amongst Surgeons in the Asymptomatic Carotid Surgery Trial-1(KARGER, 2016-12)INTRODUCTION: Hospital volume may influence the outcomes of carotid revascularization, but in trials the effect of the clinical experience of individual surgeons on procedural outcome is less certain. We assessed perioperative event rates amongst centers with different trial entry volumes and also the effects of individual operator experience in the first Asymptomatic Carotid Surgery Trial-1 (ACST-1). METHODS: In 126 centers participating in ACST-1, surgeons were classified according to their in-trial experience (group A: 50 cases; group B: 51-100 cases; group C: >100 cases), center enrolment volume (group I: <30 patients; group II: 30-75 patients; group III: >75 patients) and center annual hospital volume (group 1: <40 carotid endarterectomies (CEAs); group 2: 40-75 CEAs; group 3: >75 cases). Differences in perioperative event rates were compared using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: In centers with the most clinical experience compared with those with least experience (groups C vs. A), the number of strokes or deaths was 8 of 275 (2.9%) versus 24 of 810 (3.0%) with OR 0.99 (95% CI 0.44-2.25, p = 0.986). Numbers of strokes or death in high enrolment centers compared with those in low enrolment centers (groups III vs. I) was 20 of 680 (2.9%) versus 21 of 580 (3.6%) with OR 0.81 (95% CI 0.43-1.51, p = 0.921). In centers with a high annual volume compared with those of low annual volume (groups 3 vs. 1), numbers of strokes and death were non-significantly lower, 26 of 823 (3.2%) versus 19 of 422 (4.5%) with OR 0.68 (95% CI 0.37-1.26, p = 0.386). Cumulative stroke risk at 5 and 10 years were similar among different levels of reported clinical experience, enrolment volume and annual hospital volume. CONCLUSION: Although our data did not demonstrate an association between perioperative complications and operators' experience, enrolment volume or annual hospital volume, rates of stroke or death were numerically lower in both high enrolment and high annual volume centers. This lack of association could be explained by an overall low procedural risk in ACST-1.
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ItemThromboembolic stroke associated with thoracic outlet syndrome(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2014-05)Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs due to compression of the neurovascular structures as they exit the thorax. Subclavian arterial compression is usually due to a cervical rib, and is rarely associated with thromboembolic stroke. The mechanism of cerebral embolisation associated with the thoracic outlet syndrome is poorly understood, but may be due to retrograde propagation of thrombus or transient retrograde flow within the subclavian artery exacerbated by arm abduction. We report an illustrative patient and review the clinical features, imaging findings and management of stroke associated with thoracic outlet syndrome.
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ItemNo Preview AvailableSUBCLAVIAN STEAL SYNDROME(MOSBY-ELSEVIER, 1966)
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ItemNo Preview AvailableSuperficial Venous Insufficiency: Varicose Veins and Venous Ulcers(Medscape, 2015-06-04)
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ItemImpact of anaesthesia on outcomes after radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula creation(AUSTRALIAN SOC ANAESTHETISTS, 2015-05)