Systematic Review on the Use of 3D-Printed Models for Planning, Training and Simulation in Vascular Surgery.

ABSTRACT: The use of 3D-printed models in simulation-based training and planning for vascular surgery is gaining interest. This study aims to provide an overview of the current applications of 3D-printing technologies in vascular surgery. We performed a systematic review by searching four databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library (last search: 1 March 2024). We included studies considering the treatment of vascular stenotic/occlusive or aneurysmal diseases. We included papers that reported the outcome of applications of 3D-printed models, excluding case reports or very limited case series (≤5 printed models or tests/simulations). Finally, 22 studies were included and analyzed. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) was the primary diagnostic method used to obtain the images serv

SUBMITTER: Catasta A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11312310 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature