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Antonia A Pontiki1, Savvas Lampridis2, Sara De Angelis1
1Department of Surgical & Interventional Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
Frontiers in Surgery
|September 12, 2022
Summary
This study introduces patient-specific rib prostheses created using statistical shape models and 3D printing for chest wall reconstruction after cancer surgery. This innovative method offers a time-efficient solution for personalized prosthetic implants.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Oncologic Surgery
- 3D Modeling and Printing
Background:
- Chest wall defect reconstruction after oncologic resection presents significant challenges.
- Defect size, location, and reconstruction method influence surgical outcomes.
- Existing methods may lack personalization and efficiency.
