ArticleAnnals of pediatric cardiology
Three-dimensional-printed cardiac prototypes aid surgical decision-making and preoperative planning in selected cases of complex congenital heart diseases: Early experience and proof of concept in a resource-limited environment.
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- Impact of 3D Printing on Cardiac Surgery in Congenital Heart Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia · 2024Pooled it
- Three-dimensional printing in medicine: a systematic review of pediatric applications.Pediatric research · 2021Pooled it
- Three-dimensional printing in congenital heart disease: A systematic review.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2018Pooled it
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- Multimodality cardiac imaging for pre-operative evaluation in a paediatric criss-cross heart patient: a case report.European heart journal. Case reports · 2025Article
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- Unifocalization of Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries (MAPCAs) and Native Pulmonary Arteries in Infancy-Application of 3D Printing and Virtual Reality.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2024Article
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- Quality assurance of 3D-printed patient specific anatomical models: a systematic review.3D printing in medicine · 2024Article
- Clinical situations for which 3D printing is considered an appropriate representation or extension of data contained in a medical imaging examination: pediatric congenital heart disease conditions.3D printing in medicine · 2024Review
- Three-dimensional printed models as an effective tool for the management of complex congenital heart disease.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Article
- A Systematic Analysis of Additive Manufacturing Techniques in the Bioengineering of In Vitro Cardiovascular Models.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2023Review
- Three-Dimensional Printed Anatomic Models Derived From Magnetic Resonance Imaging Data: Current State and Image Acquisition Recommendations for Appropriate Clinical Scenarios.Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI · 2022Review
- Utility of Three-Dimensional Printed Model in Biventricular Repair of Complex Congenital Cardiac Defects: Case Report and Review of Literature.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Three-Dimensional Virtual and Printed Prototypes in Complex Congenital and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery-A Multidisciplinary Team-Learning Experience.Biomolecules · 2021Article
- The role of three-dimensional printed cardiac models in the management of complex congenital heart diseases.Medical journal, Armed Forces India · 2021Article
- Three-Dimensional-Printed Heart Prototype for Application in Pediatric Cardiology: An Initial Experiment.Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionThree-dimensional. (3D) printing is an innovative manufacturing process that allows computer-assisted conversion of 3D imaging data into physical "printouts" Healthcare applications are currently in evolution.
objectiveThe objective of this study was to explore the feasibility and impact of using patient-specific 3D-printed cardiac prototypes derived from high-resolution medical imaging data (cardiac magnetic resonance imaging/computed tomography [MRI/CT]) on surgical decision-making and preoperative planning in selected cases of complex congenital heart diseases (CHDs). MATERIALS AND
methodsFive patients with complex CHD with previously unresolved management decisions were chosen. These included two patients with complex double-outlet right ventricle, two patients with criss-cross atrioventricular connections, and one patient with congenitally corrected transposition of great arteries with pulmonary atresia. Cardiac MRI was done for all patients, cardiac CT for one; specific surgical challenges were identified. Volumetric data were used to generate patient-specific 3D models. All cases were reviewed along with their 3D models, and the impact on surgical decision-making and preoperative planning was assessed.
resultsAccurate life-sized 3D cardiac prototypes were successfully created for all patients. The models enabled radically improved 3D understanding of anatomy, identification of specific technical challenges, and precise surgical planning. Augmentation of existing clinical and imaging data by 3D prototypes allowed successful execution of complex surgeries for all five patients, in accordance with the preoperative planning.
conclusions3D-printed cardiac prototypes can radically assist decision-making, planning, and safe execution of complex congenital heart surgery by improving understanding of 3D anatomy and allowing anticipation of technical challenges.
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