Purpose Generation of graspable three-dimensional objects applied for surgical planning,
prosthetics and related applications using 3D printing or rapid prototyping is summarized …

The advent of three-dimensional printing (3DP) technology has enabled the creation of a
tangible and complex 3D object that goes beyond a simple 3D-shaded visualization on a flat …

During the last 25 to 30 yr, micromodels have been increasingly used to study the behavior
of fluids inside microstructures in various research areas. Studies have included chemical …

Background Shortcomings in existing methods of image segmentation preclude the
widespread adoption of patient-specific 3D printing as a routine decision-making tool in the …

An implants' effectiveness depends upon the form of biomaterial used in its manufacture. A
suitable material for implants should be biocompatible, sterile, mechanically stable and …

We have performed high-resolution fluid–structure interaction simulations of physiologic
pulsatile flow through a bi-leaflet mechanical heart valve (BMHV) in an anatomically realistic …

OBJECTIVE: We quantify the geometric and hemodynamic characteristics of extracardiac
and lateral tunnel Fontan surgical options and correlate certain anatomic characteristics with …

En el mundo actual, las llamadas “tecnologías de fabricación por adición” o impresión 3D
también llamado prototipado rápido, han trascendido las fronteras de casi todos los campos …

BACKGROUND: Several variations of the total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) have
been investigated for favorable fluid mechanics and flow distribution. This study presents a …

Percutaneous replacement of the pulmonary valve is a recently developed inter-ventional
technique which involves the implantation of a valved stent in the pulmonary trunk. It relies …