Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Realize Medical Inc., Ottawa, Canada.
Pediatr Cardiol. 2024 Jan;45(1):165-174. doi: 10.1007/s00246-023-03323-6. Epub 2023 Nov 6.
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and utility of virtual reality (VR) for baffle planning in congenital heart disease (CHD), specifically by creating patient-specific 3D heart models and assessing a user-friendly VR interface. Patient-specific 3D heart models were created using high-resolution imaging data and a VR interface was developed for baffle planning. The process of model creation and the VR interface were assessed for their feasibility, usability, and clinical relevance. Collaborative and interactive planning within the VR space were also explored. The study findings demonstrate the feasibility and usefulness of VR in baffle planning for CHD. Patient-specific 3D heart models generated from imaging data provided valuable insights into complex spatial relationships. The developed VR interface allowed clinicians to interact with the models, simulate different baffle configurations, and assess their impact on blood flow. The VR space's collaborative and interactive planning enhanced the baffle planning process. This study highlights the potential of VR as a valuable tool in baffle planning for CHD. The findings demonstrate the feasibility of using patient-specific 3D heart models and a user-friendly VR interface to enhance surgical planning and patient outcomes. Further research and development in this field are warranted to harness the full benefits of VR technology in CHD surgical management.
本研究旨在评估虚拟现实（VR）在先天性心脏病（CHD）中的应用，特别是评估其在制作患者特定的 3D 心脏模型和开发用户友好型 VR 界面方面的可行性和实用性。使用高分辨率成像数据创建患者特定的 3D 心脏模型，并开发用于隔板规划的 VR 界面。评估模型创建和 VR 界面的可行性、可用性和临床相关性。还探索了 VR 空间内的协作和交互规划。研究结果表明，虚拟现实在 CHD 隔板规划中具有可行性和实用性。从成像数据生成的患者特定的 3D 心脏模型提供了对复杂空间关系的宝贵见解。开发的 VR 界面允许临床医生与模型交互，模拟不同的隔板配置，并评估它们对血流的影响。VR 空间的协作和交互规划增强了隔板规划过程。本研究强调了 VR 在 CHD 隔板规划中的潜力，作为一种有价值的工具。研究结果表明，使用患者特定的 3D 心脏模型和用户友好型 VR 界面可以增强手术规划和患者结果。需要进一步的研究和开发，以充分利用 VR 技术在 CHD 手术管理中的优势。
