Breast Models

The first commercial model to accurately and quantitatively represent tissue and lesion hardness.

Patended technology of manufacturing soft tissue models with accurate representation of elasticity of living tissue has evolved during the decade of Artann Laboratories research in the field of biomechanics and Elasticity Imaging.  The elasticity modulus of compounds used in composing tissue models is accurately assessed using the Tissue Elastometer developed by Artann.

Specifications

Normal tissue Young’s modulus, E	5 kPa
Nodule Young’s modulus, E	30-600 kPa range
Nodule size	4-40 mm range
Nodule shape	spherical, oval, irregular
Number of nodules	1-10
Shelf life	6 - 12 months

Target Applications

1. Training of health professionals conducting palpatory examinations

2. Validation and calibration of elasticity imaging devices

3. Teaching aid for self-palpation breast examination

Realistic breast models with structural inclusions closely mimicking lesions of various shapes are available for sale. Standard model includes four mapped inclusions. Custom models with up to ten individually placed and mapped lesions could be manufactured per special request. For more information and to purchase please contact us.

References

1. Sarvazyan AP, Egorov V: Human tissue phantoms and methods for manufacturing thereof. Patent 7,419,376; Sep 2, 2008.
2. Egorov V, Tsyuryupa S, Kanilo S, Kogit M, Sarvazyan A: Soft tissue elastometer. Med Eng Phys 2008; 30(2):206-12.
3. Egorov V, Airapetian S, Sarvazyan A: Tissue mimicking materials and phantoms. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on the Ultrasonic Measurement and Imaging of Tissue Elasticity 2006 Oct; Snowbird, Utah, 45.

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