Operative Workflow from CT to 3D Printing of the Heart: Opportunities and Challenges.

ABSTRACT: Medical images do not provide a natural visualization of 3D anatomical structures, while 3D digital models are able to solve this problem. Interesting applications based on these models can be found in the cardiovascular field. The generation of a good-quality anatomical model of the heart is one of the most complex tasks in this context. Its 3D representation has the potential to provide detailed spatial information concerning the heart's structure, also offering the opportunity for further investigations if combined with additive manufacturing. When investigated, the adaption of printed models turned out to be beneficial in complex surgical procedure planning, for training, education and medical communication. In this paper, we will illustrate the difficulties that may be encountered in

SUBMITTER: Bertolini M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8533410 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature