Non-axisymmetrical (life-like) abdominal aortic aneurysm models: a do-it-yourself approach.
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.
Chaudhuri
Arindam
A
Vascular Endovascular Unit, University College London Hospitals, University College, London, England, UK.
Ansdell
Leslie E
LE
Richards
Robin
R
Adiseshiah
Mohan
M
Grass
Anthony J
AJ
D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008955:Models, Cardiovascular; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity