Simulated abdominal wall
AssigneeUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore
InventorsAdrian E. Park, F. Jacob Seagull, Ivan M. George
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Abstract
A physical model representing an anatomic model of the abdominal wall that provides for the option of: tactile feedback, the option for photo realism, the inclusion of various pathologies (including, but not limited to, abdominal wall defects such as hernia), and the customizability to mount the model to various training boxes or frames. This medical/anatomic simulation model is composed of various material layers including, but not limited to, non-elastomeric and elastomeric materials such as papers, fabrics, metallic sheets, metallic meshes, rubber-like foams, and other materials. This is a physical/mechanical model that simulates skin, tissue, and organs associated with abdominal wall morphology and pathology.
Claims18
A model for simulating a herniated abdominal wall suitable for medical training comprising:
- a frame;
- a plurality of layers supported by said frame in overlapping relation to one another so as to create an anatomically accurate simulation of a portion of a patient's abdominal wall, wherein said layers comprise one outer layer, one innermost layer, and at least one interior superficial layer;
- a simulated hernia in the abdominal wall, wherein a hole extends through the innermost layer and at least one interior superficial layer, and the hole in the innermost layer follows the contour of the hernia into the one or more interior superficial layers,
- a separate piece of material located between the inner most layer and an interior superficial layer that covers said hole;
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- an intact outer layer,
- wherein material for each layer is selected for its ability to provide visual and/or tactile feedback simulating anatomical structures;
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- at least one layer comprises a two-sided photo realistic image of anatomical features within the abdominal wall.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.