Altering management decisions with gained anatomical insight from a 3D printed model of a complex ventricular septal defect. (21st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bhatla, Puneet; Mosca, Ralph S.; Tretter, Justin T.
• Is Part Of: Cardiology in the young. Volume 27:Number 2(2017)
• Page Start: 377
• Page End: 380
• Publication Date: 2016-11-21
• Subjects: Ventricular septal defect, -- CHD, -- computed tomography, -- echocardiography, -- rapid prototyping; Pediatric cardiology -- Periodicals; 618.9212
• DOI: 10.1017/S104795111600202X
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1047-9511

Abstract

Abstract: Rapid prototyping is quickly gaining utility in various complex forms of CHD. In properly selected cases, these printed models provide detailed anatomical understanding that help guide potential surgical and cardiac catheterisation interventions. We present a case of a tunnel-like ventricular septal defect referred for surgical repair, where the decision to obtain a three-dimensional printed model helped in better understanding of the anatomy, leading to delaying, and hopefully avoiding altogether, surgical repair.