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ANNUAL REVIEW OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, VOL 11
Volume 11, Issue -, Pages 287-306Publisher
ANNUAL REVIEWS
DOI: 10.1146/annurev-anchem-061417-125935
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3D printing; organ models; polymeric materials; tissue-mimicking materials; integrated functionalities; surgical applications
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- NIBIB NIH HHS [DP2 EB020537] Funding Source: Medline
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Medical errors are a major concern in clinical practice, suggesting the need for advanced surgical aids for preoperative planning and rehearsal. Conventionally, CT and MRI scans, as well as 3D visualization techniques, have been utilized as the primary tools for surgical planning. While effective, it would be useful if additional aids could be developed and utilized in particularly complex procedures involving unusual anatomical abnormalities that could benefit from tangible objects providing spatial sense, anatomical accuracy, and tactile feedback. Recent advancements in 3D printing technologies have facilitated the creation of patient-specific organ models with the purpose of providing an effective solution for preoperative planning, rehearsal, and spatiotemporal mapping. Here, we review the state-of-the-art in 3D printed, patient-specific organ models with an emphasis on 3D printing material systems, integrated functionalities, and their corresponding surgical applications and implications. Prior limitations, current progress, and future perspectives in this important area are also broadly discussed.
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