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  • Medical Imaging
  • Computational Anatomy

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  • 3D organ modeling shows clinical potential but lacks widespread adoption.
  • Proprietary software used in current anatomic modeling presents cost and customization barriers.
  • Open-source software offers a viable, customizable alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the feasibility of using open-source software for 3D organ modeling.
  • To overcome barriers associated with proprietary software in anatomic modeling.
  • To present a proof-of-concept for virtual device fitting using open-source tools.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized exclusively open-source software for all modeling procedures.
  • Performed a virtual fitting of a HeartMate II LVAD inflow cannula.
  • Applied the methodology to a patient's left ventricle model.

Main Results:

  • Successfully achieved a virtual fit of the LVAD inflow cannula within the patient's left ventricle.
  • Demonstrated the capability of open-source software for complex anatomical tasks.
  • Validated open-source programs as practical alternatives to proprietary solutions.

Conclusions:

  • Open-source software is a practical and effective tool for 3D organ modeling.
  • Virtual device fitting can be accomplished using accessible, open-source platforms.
  • This approach reduces barriers to entry for advanced 3D modeling in clinical settings.