165799 20260116150737.0 doi 10.3390/vetsci12121139 sideral 147296 ART-2025-147296 eng Lopez-Minguez, Sandra Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0001-8537-0585 Educational Impact of a 3D Canine Vascular Simulator for Learning Anatomy and Interventional Radiology Techniques in Veterinary Training 2025 Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted Background: Simulation-based teaching is increasingly important in veterinary training, especially for learning anatomy and interventional techniques where real-life exposure is limited. Methods: A handcrafted 3D simulator replicating the canine abdominal arterial system was developed and tested with 80 veterinary students and graduates. A quasi-experimental pre–post design evaluated theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and self-perceived competence after a structured training session including anatomical identification, catheter navigation, and the Seldinger technique. Results: Post-training results showed significant improvements in all domains. Theoretical test scores increased by over 25% (p < 0.001), and more than 85% of participants correctly identified target arteries after training. Navigation success rose to 90%, with shorter execution times and fewer errors. Participants reported increased confidence and satisfaction with the realism and educational value of the simulator. Conclusions: The 3D vascular simulator effectively enhanced learning outcomes and confidence in interventional radiology. Its low-cost, handcrafted design makes it a feasible and valuable educational tool for veterinary institutions lacking access to high-fidelity commercial simulators. info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA/B36-23R info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA-FEDER/Construyendo Europa desde Aragón info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess by https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Urbano, Iris de Blas, Ignacio Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-1204-4356 del Rio-Martinez, Cantal Universidad de Zaragoza Bonastre, Cristina Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0001-6178-9891 Guirola, Jose Andres Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-0113-5121 Rodriguez, Jose Benito Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0001-9605-4959 Miana-Mena, Francisco Javier Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0001-5981-5448 Serrano-Casorran, Carolina Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-8880-6580 1011 770 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Microb.Ped.Radio.Sal.Pú. Área Radiol. y Medicina Física 1009 773 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Patología Animal Área Sanidad Animal 1012 410 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Farmac.Fisiol.y Med.L.F. Área Fisiología 1009 617 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Patología Animal Área Medicina y Cirugía Animal 12, 12 (2025), 1139 [17 pp.] Veterinary Sciences 2306-7381 1431815 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/165799/files/texto_completo.pdf Versión publicada 2701655 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/165799/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Versión publicada oai:zaguan.unizar.es:165799 articulos driver 2026-01-16-15:06:20 ARTICLE