Chest Wall Reconstruction Using 3-Dimensional Printing: Functional and Mechanical Results

CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that a 3D patient-specific prosthesis is feasible and safe, suggesting a possible trend towards improved breathing mechanics, QoL and cosmetic results.PMID:34555374 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.07.103

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Antonia Pontiki Shruthi Natarajan Fred N H Parker Anvarjon Mukhammadaminov Connor Dibblin Richard Housden Giulia Benedetti Kawal Rhode Andrea Bille Source Type: research