ReviewMicromachines2023
Patient-Specific 3D-Printed Low-Cost Models in Medical Education and Clinical Practice.
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29 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The role of three-dimensional printing models in medical education: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC medical education · 2025Pooled it
- Integration of case-based learning and three-dimensional printing for tetralogy of fallot instruction in clinical medical undergraduates: a randomized controlled trial.BMC medical education · 2024Trial
- Development of a Cost-Effective 3D-Printed Airway Suction Simulator for Respiratory Therapy Students.Respiratory care · 2024Trial
- 3D-Printed Models in Oral Surgery Simulation Training: A Scoping Review.Journal of dental education · 2026Article
- The use of 3-dimensional (3D) printing in teaching musculoskeletal oncology for medical undergraduates.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Manufacturing 3D aortic root models for in vitro assessment of calcific aortic valve stenosis.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2026Article
- Teaching punch biopsy and suturing with a 3D-printed skin model: design and integration into the medical curriculum.3D printing in medicine · 2026Article
- 3D-printed navigation templates combined with multimodal imaging assist low-grade glioma surgery: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Worldwide research on 3D printing for cancer: a dual-method analysis of bibliometrics and stratified focused thematic.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Review
- 3D Printing in Dental Education: A Scoping Review.Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2026Article
- Voxel-based Deep Regression for Enhanced Body Composition Estimation from 3D Body Scans.SN computer science · 2026Article
- Fabrication and evaluation of a novel patient-specific 3D-printed simulation model for oral surgical training.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Development of a 3D transparent aortic model as a radiation-free training simulator for basic skills of endovascular aortic interventions.BMC medical education · 2025Article
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- Future Applications for 3-dimensional Printed Virtual Surgical Planning in Microsurgery.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Educational use of patient-specific 3D-printed models in dental operative procedures: enhancing clinical training through technology.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Not all children are the same: how the Aesculapius project uses imaging to bridge the gap in Congenital Heart Diseases.European heart journal. Imaging methods and practice · 2025Review
- Revolutionizing cancer care: Bioprinting prostate cancer stem cells for targeted treatments.World journal of clinical oncology · 2025Review
- 3D printed vitamin D impregnated catheters for magnetic resonance-guided interventions: proof of concept and imaging characteristics.3D printing in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
3D printing has been increasingly used for medical applications with studies reporting its value, ranging from medical education to pre-surgical planning and simulation, assisting doctor-patient communication or communication with clinicians, and the development of optimal computed tomography (CT) imaging protocols. This article presents our experience of utilising a 3D-printing facility to print a range of patient-specific low-cost models for medical applications. These models include personalized models in cardiovascular disease (from congenital heart disease to aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection and coronary artery disease) and tumours (lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and biliary disease) based on CT data. Furthermore, we designed and developed novel 3D-printed models, including a 3D-printed breast model for the simulation of breast cancer magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and calcified coronary plaques for the simulation of extensive calcifications in the coronary arteries. Most of these 3D-printed models were scanned with CT (except for the breast model which was scanned using MRI) for investigation of their educational and clinical value, with promising results achieved. The models were confirmed to be highly accurate in replicating both anatomy and pathology in different body regions with affordable costs. Our experience of producing low-cost and affordable 3D-printed models highlights the feasibility of utilizing 3D-printing technology in medical education and clinical practice.
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