Application of three-dimensional printing technology in obstetrics
10.3760/cma.j.cn113903-20230905-00186
- VernacularTitle:三维打印技术在产科的应用
- Author:
Yuliang ZHANG
1
;
Miao HU
;
Lizi ZHANG
;
Lili DU
;
Dunjin CHEN
Author Information
1. 广州医科大学附属第三医院妇产科，广州 510150
- Keywords:
Printing, three-dimensional;
Obstetrics;
Fetal diseases;
Placenta accreta;
Precision medicine
- From:
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine
2024;27(1):78-80
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Three-dimensional (3D) printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a fabrication technology that constructs three-dimensional objects by successive addition of materials. In recent years, the advancements in 3D printing technology, reductions in material costs, development of biomaterials, and improvements in cell culture techniques allow the application of 3D printing in the clinical medical fields, such as orthopedics, dentistry, and urinary surgery, to develop rapidly. Obstetrics, focusing on both theory and practice, is an emerging application field for 3D printing technology. 3D printing has been used in obstetrics for fetal and maternal diseases, such as prenatal diagnosis of fetal abnormalities and preoperative planning for placental implantation disorders. Additionally, 3D printing can simulate surgical scenarios and enable the targeted training for doctors. This review aims to provide a summary of the latest developments in the clinical application of 3D printing in obstetrics.
