Antenatal Three-Dimensional Printing for Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment Procedures. Issue 2 (February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Garcia de Paredes, Jessica; Gosnell, Jordan; Strug, Michael; Giuliani, Emma; Thakur, Mili; Romero, Vivian C.; Cordoba, Marcos
• Is Part Of: Obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 139:Issue 2(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-02
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004650
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0029-7844

Abstract

Abstract : BACKGROUND: Prenatal ultrasonography allows for timely identification of fetal abnormalities that can have an effect on securing the neonatal airway at delivery. We illustrate the role of antenatal three-dimensional printing in cases with fetal airway obstruction. CASE: We present two cases that highlight the utility of a three-dimensional printing technique to aid in ex utero intrapartum treatment procedures during cesarean delivery. CONCLUSION: Three-dimensional printing plays a complementary role to standard imaging options in optimizing presurgical planning, prenatal parental counseling, personalized patient care, and education of the multidisciplinary team in cases of fetal congenital airway obstruction. Abstract : In cases with fetal congenital airway obstruction, three-dimensional printing can be used effectively for presurgical planning, parental counseling, and education of medical professionals.