Article3D printing in medicine2021
Design and 3D-printing of MRI-compatible cradle for imaging mouse tumors.
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- Custom-made 3D-printed X-ray shield for tumor-specific irradiation of xenograft mice.3D printing in medicine · 2025Article
- An Overview of Anesthetic Procedures for Ferret (Mustela putorius furo) Preclinical Brain MRI: A Call for Standardization.Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science : JAALAS · 2025Review
- Application Value of a Novel Micro-Coil in High-Resolution Imaging of Experimental Mice Based on 3.0 T Clinical MR.Tomography (Ann Arbor, Mich.) · 2024Article
- Open-source versatile 3D-print animal conditioning platform design for in vivo preclinical brain imaging in awake mice and anesthetized mice and rats.Lab animal · 2024Article
- Comparisons of 3D printed materials for biomedical imaging applications.Science and technology of advanced materials · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe ability of 3D printing using plastics and resins that are magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible provides opportunities to tailor design features to specific imaging needs. In this study an MRI compatible cradle was designed to fit the need for repeatable serial images of mice within a mouse specific low field MRI.
methodsSeveral designs were reviewed which resulted in an open style stereotaxic cradle to fit within specific bore tolerances and allow maximum flexibility with interchangeable radiofrequency (RF) coils. CAD drawings were generated, cradle was printed and tested with phantom material and animals. Images were analyzed for quality and optimized using the new cradle. Testing with multiple phantoms was done to affirm that material choice did not create unwanted image artifact and to optimize imaging parameters. Once phantom testing was satisfied, mouse imaging began.
resultsThe 3D printed cradle fit instrument tolerances, accommodated multiple coil configurations and physiological monitoring equipment, and allowed for improved image quality and reproducibility while also reducing overall imaging time and animal safety.
conclusionsThe generation of a 3D printed stereotaxic cradle was a low-cost option which functioned well for our laboratory.
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