title: Non-axisymmetrical (life-like) abdominal aortic aneurysm models: a do-it-yourself approach.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To construct life-like non-axisymmetrical abdominal aortic aneurysm models from latex.
  
  
  METHODS
  A computed tomographic 3-dimensional reconstruction of an actual abdominal aortic aneurysm was cast in plastic to provide a core for a "chemical metal" mould. The mould was then coated with nonadhesive prevulcanized dipping latex and cured to provide an idealized hollow reconstruction of the aneurysm.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Chemical metal can be manipulated quite easily to make a mould of any required size or surface character, which then allows the manufacture of a well-matched latex model for biophysical studies of non-axisymmetrical abdominal aortic aneurysms.
authors.affiliation: Vascular Endovascular Unit, University College London Hospitals, University College, London, England, UK.
authors.forename: Arindam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chaudhuri
authors.forename: Leslie E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Ansdell
authors.forename: Robin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Richards
authors.forename: Mohan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Adiseshiah
authors.forename: Anthony J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Grass
mesh_terms: D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008955:Models, Cardiovascular; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity