3D printing of aortic models as a teaching tool for improving understanding of aortic disease.

CONCLUSIONS: Preliminary data suggest that the use of 3D-printed aortic models as a teaching tool was feasible and improved the understanding of aortic disease among surgical trainees.
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Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - June 25, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Spinelli D, Marconi S, Caruso R, Conti M, Benedetto F, De Beaufort H, Auricchio F, Trimarchi S Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research