The application progress of three dimensional printing in the field of cardiothoracic surgery in children
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2018.04.001
- VernacularTitle:三维打印技术在儿童心胸外科的应用进展
- Author:
Lulu REN
1
Author Information
1. 200062,上海交通大学附属儿童医院上海市儿童医院心胸外科
- Keywords:
Three dimensional printing;
Surgical application;
Children;
Cardiothoracic surgery
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2018;45(4):251-255
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Three dimensional (3D)printing technology has been adapted to medical applications at an impressive rate since 2011.It has been widely used in the field of craniofacial,oromaxillofacial,orthopedic and cardiothoracic specialties.3D biometric printing represents one of the highest levels of 3D printing technology and it can be used to print individual anatomical models,implants,prosthetics,external fixators,splints,surgical instrumentation,and for surgical guidance.The application of 3D printing technology in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery start late and has difficulties.This technology is mainly used for cardiothoracic surgery guidance and preoperative schemes selection,organ and tissue transplantation at present.It is of high value in the diagnosis and treatment of complex congenital heart disease,complex trachea and esophagus malformation and thoracic tumor.This article reviews the application progress and prospect of 3D printing technology in the field of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
