Additive Manufacturing of Medical Models--Applications in Rhinology

Coll Antropol. 2015 Sep;39(3):667-73.

Abstract

In the paper we are introducing guidelines and suggestions for use of 3D image processing SW in head pathology diagnostic and procedures for obtaining physical medical model by additive manufacturing/rapid prototyping techniques, bearing in mind the improvement of surgery performance, its maximum security and faster postoperative recovery of patients. This approach has been verified in two case reports. In the treatment we used intelligent classifier-schemes for abnormal patterns using computer-based system for 3D-virtual and endoscopic assistance in rhinology, with appropriate visualization of anatomy and pathology within the nose, paranasal sinuses, and scull base area.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Ethmoid Sinusitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Ethmoid Sinusitis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Male
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Anatomic
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Paranasal Sinuses / diagnostic imaging
  • Paranasal Sinuses / surgery
  • Printing, Three-Dimensional*
  • Sinusitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Sinusitis / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • User-Computer Interface*