Abstract 3D-printed models fabricated from CT, MRI, or echocardiography data provide the
advantage of haptic feedback, direct manipulation, and enhanced understanding of …

The aim of this paper is to review the recent evolution of additive manufacturing (AM) within
the medical field of preoperative surgical planning. The discussion begins with an overview …

Anatomical models are important training and teaching tools in the clinical environment and
are routinely used in medical imaging research. Advances in segmentation algorithms and …

Biomaterials play a critical role in modern medicine as surgical guides, implants for tissue
repair, and as drug delivery systems. The emerging paradigm of precision medicine exploits …

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is often comprised of complex three-dimensional (3D)
anatomy that must be well understood to assess the pathophysiological consequences and …

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) imaging and image reconstruction play a prominent role in
the diagnosis, treatment planning, and post-therapeutic monitoring of patients with …

Three-dimensional (3D) printing refers to a number of manufacturing technologies that
create physical models from digital information. Radiology is poised to advance the …

Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common human birth defect, and
clinicians need to understand the anatomy to effectively care for patients with CHD …

Background Patient-specific 3D models are being used increasingly in medicine for many
applications including surgical planning, procedure rehearsal, trainee education, and …

Abstract Three‐dimensional (3D) printing has shown great promise in medicine with
increasing reports in congenital heart disease (CHD). This systematic review aims to …