Tap-Tap: Learning Endonasal and Percutaneous Nasal Osteotomy Techniques on 3D-Printed Midface Models

Lauren Schlegel, Ayan Kumar, Vanessa Christopher, Sara Belko, Eric Barbarite, Robert Pugliese, Howard Krein, Morgan Hutchinson, Ryan Heffelfinger

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Abstract

Nasal osteotomy is one of the most challenging steps of rhinoplasty. Lack of hands-on training and confidence with this procedure adds to the complexity for learners and trainees. As three-dimensional (3D) printing becomes increasingly accessible, simulation on 3D printed models has the potential to address this educational need in a safe, reproducible, and clinically realistic manner. The simulation session described in this communication, which utilized our low-cost, 3D-printed nasal osteotomy ($12.37) task trainer, produced both educational and confidence benefits for trainees. Here we describe the design, organization, curriculum, and pilot data for a 3D-printed nasal osteotomy task trainer for the simulation of endonasal and percutaneous nasal osteotomy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1580-1583
Number of pages4
JournalOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States)
Volume168
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2023

Keywords

  • 3D-printing
  • confidence
  • medical education
  • nasal osteotomy
  • nasal reconstruction
  • resident teaching
  • rhinoplasty
  • simulation
  • surgical rhinoplasty
  • training program

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