Can silicone models replace animal models in hands-on training for endovascular stroke therapy?

CONCLUSION: Even experienced participants benefit from silicone models. Silicone models are a good preparation for animal models but cannot replace them. Categorizing participants depending on their experience and their individual needs before practical training may allow for more efficient endovascular training. PMID: 30895839 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30895839?dopt=Abstract

Source: Interventional Neuroradiology - March 23, 2019 Category: Radiology Tags: Interv Neuroradiol Source Type: research