TissueDB/Tissues/Inferior Vena Cava
The inferior vena cava is the large venous trunk that returns blood from the abdomen, pelvis, and lower extremities to the right atrium. It runs along the right side of the abdominal aorta and is a critical structure to identify and protect during pelvic and retroperitoneal surgical training.
Materials
| Material | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D-printed Agilus 30 clear photopolymer | Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair Simulator (Heo) | 3D-printed Agilus 30 clear Stratasys PolyJet photopolymer; positioned during life-size base assembly.[1] | ||
| Latex | - | - | Intra-abdominal Bleeding Simulator (Fernandes) |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Heo K, Greaney E, Haehl J, Stunden C, Lindner A, Malik PRA, Rosenbaum DG, Muensterer O, Zakani S, Jacob J, Joharifard S. Iterative Design and Manufacturing of a 3D-Printed Pediatric Open and Laparoscopic Integrated Simulator for Hernia Repair (POLISHeR). Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2025;60:162232. DOI 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162232. PMID 40011165. CC BY-NC 4.0.
| Authors | Arturopelayo |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Tissues/Inferior Vena Cava". Appropedia. Retrieved August 24, 2026. |