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Using 3D Printed Heart Models for Surgical and Catheterization Planning in Congenital Heart Disease

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Review the use of 3D printing for surgical and catheter-based interventions in congenital heart disease (CHD).

Recent Findings

There has been an increasing incorporation of 3D printed models of CHD into clinical practice. In addition, work is underway to develop objective measures to more accurately assess the clinical benefits of 3D printed models.

Summary

3D printed models are becoming more routinely used in the care of patients with CHD. They provide detailed information for pre-procedural planning and simulated interventions. While this is expected to lead to shorter procedural times and improved clinical outcomes, this has been challenging to quantify; however, new tools are being developed to specifically assess these outcomes. Future directions will include increased adoption of 3D imaging, including the use of virtual models and holography, which would be expected to be generated faster and at lower cost than physically printed models.

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Mr. Webber is funded by the National Institutes of Health (T32 GM141830).

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  1. Department of Pediatrics (Cardiology), University of Arizona, 1501 N. Campbell Ave, PO Box 245073, Tucson, AZ, 85724, USA

    Michael D. Seckeler MD, MSc

  2. University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, Tucson, AZ, USA

    Zak Webber B.S.

  3. Department of Surgery, Section of Congenital Heart Surgery, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

    Kenneth A. Fox MD, MBA

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Seckeler, M.D., Webber, Z. & Fox, K.A. Using 3D Printed Heart Models for Surgical and Catheterization Planning in Congenital Heart Disease. Curr Treat Options Peds 8, 115–128 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40746-022-00238-x

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