Clinical Applications of Additive Manufacturing Models in Neurosurgery: a Systematic Review
Arq. bras. neurocir
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40(4): 349-360, 26/11/2021.
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in English
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Introduction Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies provide a practical and anatomical way to reproduce precise tailored-made models of the patients and of the diseases. Those models can allow surgical planning, besides training and surgical simulation in the treatment of neurosurgical diseases. Objective The aim of the present article is to review the scenario of the development of different types of available 3D printing technologies, the processes involved in the creation of biomodels, and the application of those advances in the neurosurgical field. Methods We searched for papers that addressed the clinical application of 3D printing in neurosurgery on the PubMed, Ebsco, Web of Science, Scopus, and Science Direct databases. All papers related to the use of any additivemanufacturing technique were included in the present study. Results Studies involving 3D printing in neurosurgery are concentrated on threemain areas (1) creation of anatomical tailored-made models for planning and training; (2) development of devices and materials for the treatment of neurosurgical diseases, and (3) biological implants for tissues engineering. Biomodels are extremely useful in several branches of neurosurgery, and their use in spinal, cerebrovascular, endovascular, neuro-oncological, neuropediatric, and functional surgeries can be highlighted. Conclusions Three-dimensional printing technologies are an exclusive way for direct replication of specific pathologies of the patient. It can identify the anatomical variation and provide a way for rapid construction of training models, allowing the medical resident and the experienced neurosurgeon to practice the surgical steps before the operation.
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Main subject:
Computer-Aided Design
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Neurosurgical Procedures
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Printing, Three-Dimensional
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Models, Anatomic
Type of study:
Systematic reviews
Language:
English
Journal:
Arq. bras. neurocir
Journal subject:
Cirurgia
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Neurosurgery
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Department of Neurology, Medical School, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Sorocaba/BR
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Department of Neurosurgery, Instituto de Neurologia de Curitiba/BR
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Graduate Program on Health Technology, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná/BR
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