REALISTIC SURGICAL TRAINING MODEL FOR ALA-VESTIBULOPLASTY
The Problem
Brachycephalic (short-nosed) animals often suffer from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). Because of this, the animals have difficulty breathing and require surgery. Ala-vestibuloplasty, an advanced surgical procedure, is gaining favor because it addresses deeper internal blockages associated with BOAS and greatly increases airflow through the nasal vestibule by removing obstructive anatomic structures. This leads to an improved quality of life for the patient. Because of the increase in popularity, training surgical residents and surgeons alike is highly important to ensure the best outcomes for affected animals.
The Solution
Researchers at the University of Tennessee have created a silicone surgical training model to train surgical residents and surgeons on the ala vestibuloplasty procedure commonly performed in veterinary brachycepahlic patients. The unique anatomic replication of common canine breeds that require additional alar fold and wedge resections provides safe and accurate training.
Benefits
| Benefit |
|---|
| Provides unique anatomic replication of commonly affected canine breeds |
| Silicone model allows easier, but lifelike training without a need for cadaver or live-animal labs |
| More affordable than other training methods |
More Information
- Tyler Newton
- Assistant Technology Manager, Multi Campus Office
- 865-974-1882 | cnewto12@tennessee.edu
- UTRF Reference ID: 26019-01
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Innovators
Tim Chamberlain
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and MS in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
Dr. Chamberlain is a clinical instructor in the Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. His research focus includes anatomic discovery, artificial intelligence, photogrammetry, and 3D modeling for simulations. His teaching focus includes Small and Large Animal Gross Anatomy.
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