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Three‐dimensional printed models in multidisciplinary planning of complex tracheal reconstruction
Author(s) -
Balakrishnan Karthik,
Cofer Shelagh,
Matsumoto Jane M.,
Dearani Joseph A.,
Boesch R. Paul
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.26353
Subject(s) - multidisciplinary approach , computer science , 3d printed , surgical planning , operations management , medicine , process management , surgery , engineering , biomedical engineering , sociology , social science
Three‐dimensional printed models are increasingly used in medicine and surgery, but applications of these models in the planning of operative procedures is not well described. In particular, their benefits have not been documented in complex, multiservice, high‐risk operations. We describe five cases of complex pediatric tracheal reconstruction for which three‐dimensional models had specific benefits in planning as well as in education of trainees, operating room staff, and patient families. We also describe our method for producing models so that others can adopt the technology if desired. Laryngoscope , 127:967–970, 2017