Three-Dimensional Printing-Generated Realistic Anatomy Models and Virtual Endoscopy-Enhanced Intravascular Assessment of Pathologies

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  • Zhonghua Sun Discipline of Medical Radiation Sciences, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University, Perth,Western Australia 6845, Australia
  • Sultan Aldosari Discipline of Medical Radiation Sciences, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University, Perth,Western Australia 6845, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/HROJ-5-e009

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has become a widely used
technique showing many medical applications which range
from orthopedics and maxillofacial surgery to cardiovascular disease
and tumor imaging.1-10 Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) data-generated 3D printed realistic
models have been confirmed to accurately replicate normal
anatomical structures and depict pathological changes including a
demonstration of complex pathologies such as complicated cardiovascular
disease.7-11 3D printed models also serve as a useful
tool for pre-surgical planning, simulation of surgical procedures,
training medical students and young doctors, and enhancing patient-
doctor communications

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Published

2018-11-05

How to Cite

Zhonghua Sun, & Sultan Aldosari. (2018). Three-Dimensional Printing-Generated Realistic Anatomy Models and Virtual Endoscopy-Enhanced Intravascular Assessment of Pathologies. Heart Research, 5(1), e1-e4. https://doi.org/10.17140/HROJ-5-e009

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2018): Volume 5 Issue 1 2018

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