Open AccessProducing three-dimensional printed models of the hepatobiliary system from computed tomography imaging data
Author(s) -
R Smillie,
Matthew Williams,
Michael Richard,
Thomas Cosker
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
annals of the royal college of surgeons of england
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.39
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1478-7083
pISSN - 0035-8843
DOI - 10.1308/rcsann.2020.0191
Subject(s) - computed tomography , process (computing) , magnetic resonance imaging , computer science , tomography , medical physics , 3d printed , software , cadaveric spasm , medical imaging , radiology , medicine , artificial intelligence , biomedical engineering , anatomy , programming language , operating system
Macroscopic anatomy has traditionally been taught using cadaveric material, lectures and a variety of additional resources including online modules and anatomical models. Traditional plastic models are effective educational tools yet they have significant drawbacks such as a lack of anatomical detail, a lack of texturisation and cost. Three-dimensional printed models stand to solve these problems and widen access to high-quality anatomical teaching. This paper outlines the use of three-dimensional multiplanar imaging (computed tomography) in the development of an accurate model of the hepatobiliary system.