3D Anatomical Reconstruction of the Healthy Human Laryngotracheal Complex. 1:1 Scale STL Dataset for Surgical Airway Simulation

Abstract

This dataset contains a high-fidelity, three-dimensional digital reconstruction of the human laryngeal and tracheal structures, developed as a foundational "healthy baseline" for medical simulation and generative AI training. The model was generated via a "digital-to-physical" pipeline that synthesizes 2D medical illustrations into volumetric 3D meshes for surgical rehearsal. The reconstruction features a comprehensive anatomical breakdown including the superior laryngeal framework, defined by the shield-like thyroid cartilage and the foundational cricoid cartilage. Central to the model is a detailed thyroid gland—exhibiting distinct right and left lobes connected by the isthmus—positioned anterior to the tracheal rings. To enhance its utility for surgical simulation, the model incorporates color-coded vascular and neural pathways. Arterial/Venous Systems: High-resolution mapping of the common carotid arteries, internal jugular veins, and the superior/inferior thyroid vessels. Neural Critical Zones: Precise traces of the vagus nerves and recurrent laryngeal nerves (RLN), represented as high-risk zones for vocal cord dysfunction during trauma or surgical intervention. This asset serves as the anatomical ground truth for research involving AI-driven trauma synthesis. It provides the baseline structural data necessary to simulate complex biomechanical injuries, such as laryngeal fractures, by integrating force dynamics into a verified "healthy" digital mesh. This resource is intended for use in the development of high-fidelity surgical simulators, preoperative planning, and the study of laryngeal trauma morphology.

IRB Study ID#27908. Determination: Not human research.