Background In recent years, the use of three-dimensional printed models (3DPM) has been
described as a tool to facilitate doctor-patient communication. The application of 3DPMs in …

The increasing anatomical complexity of the patients undergoing congenital cardiac surgery
over time has created the need for new techniques to assess cardiac morphology and …

Univentricular heart lesions are currently treated with a surgical staged procedure, mostly
three steps, the latest being the Fontan operation. During this approach the myocardial …

Hintergrund und Ziele: Angeborene Herzfehler sind die häufigsten ein einzelnes Organ
betreffenden Malformationen von Kindern. Umso wichtiger ist die Aufklärung der betroffenen …

Abstract Cardiovascular three-dimensional (3D) printing models have been focused as an
emerging technology. Using 3D volume dataset with the high-quality image obtained from …

Methods We conducted a descriptive observational study without the application of a
numerical comparison tool. The study aimed to present our initial experience based on …

Congenital heart disease (CHD) evaluation can be complex in its anatomy and physiology.
This requires multidisciplinary imaging for effective diagnosis and treatment planning. The …

Congenital heart disease (CHD) encompasses a heterogenous group of lesions whereby
the anatomic structures and relationships of the heart have not undergone a normal …

Background: 3D printed models of pediatric hearts with congenital heart disease (CHD)
have been proven helpful in simulation training of diagnostic and interventional …

In this editorial, Andrew D Scott PhD (The Royal Brompton Hospital and Imperial College
London; both London, UK) gives a sneak peek into research presented at 3DMedLIVE 2019 …