Open AccessThree-dimensional printing in surgical planning: A case of aortopulmonary window with interrupted aortic arch
Author(s) -
Ryan Moore,
W. Jack Wallen,
Kyle W. Riggs,
David L.S. Morales
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
annals of pediatric cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.292
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 0974-2069
pISSN - 0974-5149
DOI - 10.4103/apc.apc_127_17
Subject(s) - aortopulmonary window , interrupted aortic arch , medicine , aortic arch , cardiothoracic surgery , three dimensional printing , window (computing) , cardiology , surgery , aorta , pulmonary artery , 3d printing , computer science , engineering , mechanical engineering , operating system
Better anatomical understanding and conceptualization of complex congenital heart defects using three-dimensional (3D) printing may improve surgical planning, especially in rare defects. In this report, we utilized 3D printing to delineate the exact cardiac anatomy of a neonate with an aortopulmonary window associated with interrupted aortic arch to devise a novel approach to the repair.