A computational fluid dynamics simulation framework for ventricular catheter design optimization.
biomechanical · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.3171/2017.5.JNS161882.
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Abstract
In this research an optimization methodology and 3D computational fluid dynamics algorithm were coupled to reach an important design objective for ventricular catheters: uniform inlet flow distribution. The optimized catheter design presented significantly improves on previous designs explored in the literature and on standard catheter designs used clinically. The automated, iterative fluid simulation framework described in this work can be used to rapidly explore design parameter influence on other flow-related objectives in the future.
Medical subject headings
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
- Computer Simulation
- Hydrocephalus
- Hydrodynamics
- Patient-Specific Modeling