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Creation of Patient-Specific Silicone Cardiac Models with Applications in Pre-surgical Plans and Hands-on Training
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3D Printing in Modern Cardiology.
Simona Celi1, Emanuele Gasparotti1, Katia Capellini1
1BioCardioLab, Fondazione Toscana "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy.
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|June 23, 2020
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) printing enhances cardiovascular medicine by improving anatomical understanding and optimizing intervention planning. This technology offers reliable models from medical images for better surgical preparation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Medical Imaging
- Additive Manufacturing
Background:
- Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an emerging technology in cardiovascular medicine.
- It facilitates improved analysis of complex anatomies for intervention planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate 3D printing technology in cardiovascular medicine.
- To describe the workflow for creating patient-specific 3D printed models.
- To report on the benefits of 3D printing in planning cardiovascular interventions.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review was conducted.
- The workflow involved obtaining 3D printed models from patient-specific imaging data (CTA, CMR, 3D echography).
- Expert operators were involved in image segmentation and mesh refinement.
Main Results:
- 3D printing is reliable with high-quality 3D image data.
- Expert operator involvement is crucial for accurate model generation.
- 3D printed models show potential utility in interventional planning.
Conclusions:
- 3D printing improves understanding of cardiovascular anatomy.
- It enhances surgical and interventional planning.
- Further prospective studies are needed to confirm clinical utility.
