Abstract
INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to find out whether 3-dimensional (3D)-printed models improved the learners' ability to identify liver segments.METHODS:A total of 116 physicians from 3 disciplines were tested in a cross-over trial at baseline and after teaching with 3D models and 2-dimensional (2D) images. Adjusted multilevel-mixed models were used to compare scores at baseline and after 3D and 2D.RESULTS:Accuracy in identifying hepatic segments was higher with 3D first than 2D (77% vs 69%; P = 0.05) and not significantly improved by a combination of 3D and 2D. Increased confidence in segment identification was highest in trainees after 3D (P = 0.04).DISCUSSION:3D-printed models facilitate learning hepatic segmental anatomy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1906-1910 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | American Journal of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 115 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2020 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology