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Simulation Improves Resident Performance in Catheter-Based Intervention

Annals of SurgeryPublished 18 August 2006Open access
Rabih A. Chaer, Brian G. DeRubertis, Sophia Lin, Harry L. Bush, John Karwowski, Daniel M. Birk
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TL;DR

Simulation is a valid tool for instructing surgical residents and fellows in basic endovascular techniques and should be incorporated into surgical training programs.

Abstract

Simulation is a valid tool for instructing surgical residents and fellows in basic endovascular techniques and should be incorporated into surgical training programs. Moreover, simulators may also benefit the large number of vascular surgeons who seek retraining in catheter-based intervention.

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