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Aidan O'Sullivan1, Ed Duffy2, Kevin O'Sullivan1
1Rapid Innovation Unit, CONFIRM Centre for Smart Manufacturing, Health Research Institute & School of Design, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Background:
We report a case of using 3D printing to create a bespoke eye cover for an 18-year-old man with left maxillary alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Further, the patient had proptosis causing chemosis and subsequent conjunctival abrasions. This had been managed by taping a large dressing around the eye for a number of weeks previously.
Methods:
A 3D scanner was used to capture the surface topography of the patients face. The data were imported into a CAD package and used as a guide to create a bespoke eye cover. The final design was 3D printed in a biocompatible material for use by the patient.
Results:
The scan, modelling, and printing of the bespoke cover was completed successfully in less than 72 hours.
Conclusion:
3D printing offers a method to create bespoke solutions for patients in palliative care to meet rare and difficult clinical challenges.
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