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. 2017 Apr-Jun;21(2):e2017.00002.
doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2017.00002.

Fabrication of An Inexpensive but Effective Colonoscopic Simulator

Mark W Jones  1 , Matthew J Deere  1 , Justin R Harris  1 , Anthony J Chen  1 , Werner H Henning  1
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Fabrication of An Inexpensive but Effective Colonoscopic Simulator

Mark W Jones et al. JSLS. 2017 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Because of increasing requirements for simulator training before actual clinical endoscopies, the demand for realistic, inexpensive endoscopic simulators is increasing. We describe the steps involved in the design and fabrication of an effective and realistic mechanical colonoscopic simulator.

Keywords: Colonoscopy; Education; Endoscopy; Internship and residency.

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Figure 1.
Partially constructed simulator showing materials used.
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Figure 2.
Replications of foam polyps (pedunculated and sessile) secured to the inner lumen of the inner sheath.
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Figure 3.
Endoscopic view during simulator practice closely replicating colonic mucosa of actual colonoscopy.
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Figure 4.
Demonstration of simulator in use.
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Figure 5.
Colonoscopy simulator survey.
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