ABSTRACT
Background: Presenting and demonstrating a surgical procedure in the current era is difficult
without good intraoperative pictures and videos. A long, complex, multi-staged surgery
is better illustrated by detailed intraoperative images at various stages. Although
desirable, it may be difficult due to various reasons. Material and Methods: A simple method of preparing illustrations with pictures/diagrams created on PowerPoint
and clay models to recreate the missing links in clinical photographs has been proposed.
Results: It is a simple technique with a moderate learning curve. Once familiar with technique,
one can effectively use the technique to convey the details in much more clear manner.
Conclusion: It is a simple and effective way of communicating through digital images, and gives
the audience a 3 dimensional idea about the concept.
KEY WORDS
Clay models in plasticine surgery - photography - presentations in plastic surgery
- teaching and patient education - use of clay models for presentations
