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3D printing technique and nervous system diseases

  

  1. College of Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
  • Online:2017-08-18 Published:2017-08-18

Abstract: Three-dimensional printing (3DP) is a novel manufacturing technique which bases on digital model and makes up three-dimensional object by print-by-layer overlaying raw materials. The technique recently enters the field of neurosurgery and plays role in the treatment of nervous system diseases. In clinic, 3DP provides highly realistic model for surgeon preparing and makes up personalized intravitreal implant for patients. The currently neurosurgery application includes arterial aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, ventricular effusion, skull defect, disc herniation, scoliosis, etc. 

Key words: 3D printing, nervous system diseases, digital model