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Three-dimensional educational computer model of the larynx: voicing a new direction.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19620589     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: To create a 3-dimensional (3D) educational computer model of the larynx, to assess the feasibility of this learning module on a Web-based platform, and to obtain student feedback on the module. DESIGN: Male and female adult cadaveric necks were scanned with microcomputed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging scanners. Key structures were identified on each slice of the computed tomogram and/or magnetic resonance image and analyzed with a segmentation software package. Then, the images were exported into Microsoft Powerpoint. Visual text and audio commentary were added. Real cases of a child's larynx, an adult with a tracheostomy, and a patient with laryngeal carcinoma were included. The computer module was launched on a password-protected, Web-based platform. PARTICIPANTS: Fifty-eight first-year medical students (38% male; mean [SD] age, 23 [1.8] years) were invited to evaluate the module and to complete a survey. RESULTS: Most students thought that the 3D computer module was effective (60%), clear (66%), and user friendly (72%); most students (81%) thought that it was easier to understand laryngeal anatomy when they could visualize it in 3D; and most students (83%) said that they would like lectures better if they were supplemented with 3D computer modules. CONCLUSION: A 3D educational computer model of the larynx has been successfully created and warmly received by medical students.
Authors:
Amanda Hu; Tim Wilson; Hanif Ladak; Peter Haase; Kevin Fung
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery     Volume:  135     ISSN:  1538-361X     ISO Abbreviation:  Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg.     Publication Date:  2009 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-07-21     Completed Date:  2009-08-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8603209     Medline TA:  Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  677-81     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Child
Computer Simulation*
Female
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Internet
Larynx / anatomy & histology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Models, Anatomic*
Otolaryngology / education*
Teaching / methods*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Young Adult

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