title: Rhinoplasty: a hands-on training module.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Rhinoplasty is a complex surgical procedure with a steep learning curve and a small margin for error. The authors present a hands-on, anatomically correct, silicone training model designed specifically for learning the technical aspects of rhinoplasty.
  
  
  METHODS
  Computed tomographic data were acquired and used to create a plaster mold. Silicone was cast into this mold to create an operable, realistic, three-dimensional silicone model.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The prototype created an anatomically accurate rhinoplasty training model. The silicone materials simulate the properties and behavior of the anatomical structures of the nose.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A realistic three-dimensional silicone nasal model has the potential to be used as a hands-on training module for learning rhinoplasty and assessing surgical competency.
authors.affiliation: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Alberta, and Institute of Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine, Misericordia Hospital, Covenant Health Group.
authors.forename: Ghassan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zabaneh
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lederer
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Grosvenor
authors.forename: Gordon
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wilkes
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000193:education*; D012828:Silicones; D013664:Teaching Materials
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones