Development, validation and application of a 3D printed model depicting adenoid hypertrophy in comparison to a Nasoendoscopy.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The exploration of tridimensional (3D) technology of computational tomography and the development of valid 3D printed models may improve the assessment of adenoid obstruction. The identification of an enlarged adenoid in childhood would streamline the referral of appropriately selected cases to an otolaryngologist, leading to early treatment of affected children when indicated. The objective of this study is to validate the use of a 3D printed model depicting adenoid hypertrophy based on the pediatric otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon (OHNS) participants assessment. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was performed to develop and validate 3D depictions, including print-outs, of the nasopharynx including different degrees of Adenoidal Hypertrophy (AH). The print-outs were obtai

SUBMITTER: Thereza-Bussolaro C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7061480 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature