Creation of an experimental model of spinal epidural hematoma for practicing neurosurgical skills
Abstract
Spinal epidural
hematoma is one of the types of spinal bleeding and accounts for 0.3–0.9% of
all volumetric lesions of the spinal canal. Untimely treatment of this
pathology can lead to persistent neurological deficit.
The aim of this study is to create and test an experimental model based on
animal cadaver material imitating spinal epidural hematoma.
Material and
methods. The study involved a ram and a pig carcass with
pre-removed entrails. Four students performed the isolation of the lumbar
region of the carcass, imitation of the hematoma and its evacuation.
Results. Each student successfully completed all stages of the experiment. The
time for performing manipulations was within the acceptable limits, which
confirms the adequacy of the model for educational purposes.
Conclusion. The developed experimental animal model of epidural spinal hematoma
allows practicing basic neurosurgical skills, which can improve the quality and
effectiveness of medical care.
Keywords: epidural spinal hematoma; neurosurgery; spinal neurosurgery; neuro-oncology; animals
Funding. The article was prepared within the framework of the implementation of
the research plan under the grant of the Russian Science Foundation
“Implementation of virtual and augmented reality technologies in neurosurgical
practice” (No. 23-75-01019).
Conflict of
interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
For citation: Artemyev A.A., Abzalov T.Yu., Timofeeva E.Yu., Erokhin I.A., Mudinov
T.S., Blinova E.V., Konovalov A.N., Okishev D.N., Grebenev F.V., Pilipenko
Yu.V., Eliava Sh.Sh. Creation of an experimental model of spinal epidural
hematoma for practicing neurosurgical skills. Clinical and Experimental
Surgery. Petrovsky Journal. 2025; 13 (1): 83–8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33029/2308-1198-2025-13-1-83-88 (in Russian)
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