In:
Current Pharmaceutical Design, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., Vol. 27, No. 16 ( 2021-05), p. 1918-1930
Abstract:
3D printing represents an emerging technology in the field of cardiovascular medicine.
3D printing can help to perform a better analysis of complex anatomies to optimize intervention planning. Methods: A systematic review was performed to illustrate the 3D printing technology and to describe the
workflow to obtain 3D printed models from patient-specific images. Examples from our laboratory of the benefit of 3D printing in planning interventions were also reported. Results: 3D printing technique is reliable when applied to high-quality 3D image data (CTA, CMR, 3D echography),
but it still needs the involvement of expert operators for image segmentation and mesh refinement. 3D printed models could be useful in interventional planning, although prospective studies with comprehensive and
clinically meaningful endpoints are required to demonstrate the clinical utility. Conclusion: 3D printing can be used to improve anatomy understanding and surgical planning.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1381-6128
DOI:
10.2174/1381612826666200622132440
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Publication Date:
2021
SSG:
15,3
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