Three-dimensional printing in congenital heart disease: Considerations on training and clinical implementation from a teaching session. Issue 10 (October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Biglino, Giovanni; Milano, Elena G; Capelli, Claudio; Wray, Jo; Shearn, Andrew IU; Caputo, Massimo; Bucciarelli-Ducci, Chiara; Taylor, Andrew M; Schievano, Silvia
• Other Names: Conti Michele guest-editor.; Marconi Stefania guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of artificial organs. Volume 42:Issue 10(2019)
• Page Start: 595
• Page End: 599
• Publication Date: 2019-10
• Subjects: Paediatric cardiac surgery -- artificial kidney -- apheresis & detoxification techniques -- cardiac imaging -- cardiac surgery -- modelling cardiovascular -- bioengineering; Artificial organs -- Periodicals; 617.956
• DOI: 10.1177/0391398819849074
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0391-3988

Abstract

In light of growing interest for three-dimensional printing technology in the cardiovascular community, this study focused on exploring the possibilities of providing training for cardiovascular three-dimensional printing in the context of a relevant international congress and providing considerations on the delivery of such courses. As a second objective, the study sought to capture preferences in relation to three-dimensional printing uses and set-ups from those attending the training session. A survey was administered to n = 30 professionals involved or interested in three-dimensional printing cardiovascular models following a specialised teaching session. Survey results suggest the potential for split training sessions, with a broader introduction for those with no prior experience in three-dimensional printing followed by a more in-depth and hands-on session. All participants agreed on the potential of the technology in all its applications, particularly for aiding decision-making around complex surgical or interventional cases. When exploring setting up an in-house three-dimensional printing service, the majority of participants reported that their centre was already equipped with an in-house facility or expressed a desire that such a facility should be available, with a minority preferring consigning models to an external third party for printing.