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DOI: 10.1055/a-2436-7185
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Current State and Outlook in Medical 3D Printing and the Role of Radiology

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Anna Streckenbach
1   Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
2   University Center of 3D printing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Niklas Schubert
1   Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Felix Streckenbach
3   Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Pediatric and Neuroradiology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN39071)
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Tobias Dust
4   Department Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
2   University Center of 3D printing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Ngoc Tuan Ngo
5   Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
2   University Center of 3D printing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Jens Fiehler
5   Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Martin Munz
6   University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, Children’s Heart Clinic, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
2   University Center of 3D printing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Ida Hueners
6   University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, Children’s Heart Clinic, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
2   University Center of 3D printing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Philipp Schneider
6   University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, Children’s Heart Clinic, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
2   University Center of 3D printing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Thorsten Frenzel
7   Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
2   University Center of 3D printing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Elisabetta Gargioni
7   Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
2   University Center of 3D printing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Marie Wegner
7   Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
8   Institute of Product Development and Mechanical Engineering Design, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
2   University Center of 3D printing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Shih-Jan Chin
9   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
2   University Center of 3D printing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Lennart Well
1   Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Gerhard Adam
1   Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
2   University Center of 3D printing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Mathias Meyer
1   Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN37734)
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Abstract

Background

Medical three-dimensional (3D) printing is playing an increasingly important role in clinical practice. The use of 3D printed models in patient care offers a wide range of possibilities in terms of personalized medicine, training and education of medical professionals, and communication with patients. DICOM files from imaging modalities such as CT and MRI provide the basis for the majority of the 3D models in medicine. The image acquisition, processing, and interpretation of these lies within the responsibility of radiology, which can therefore play a key role in the application and further development of 3D printing.

The purpose of this review article is to provide an overview of the principles of 3D printing in medicine and summarize its most important clinical applications. It highlights the role of radiology as central to developing and administering 3D models in everyday clinical practice.

Methods

This is a narrative review article on medical 3D printing that incorporates expert opinions based on the current literature and practices from our own medical centers.

Results/Conclusion

While the use of 3D printing is becoming increasingly established in many medical specialties in Germany and is finding its way into everyday clinical practice, centralized “3D printing labs” are a rarity in Germany but can be found internationally. These labs are usually managed by radiology departments, as radiology is a connecting discipline that – thanks to the imaging technology used to produce data for 3D printing – can play a leading role in the application of medical 3D printing. Copying this approach should be discussed in Germany in order to efficiently use the necessary resources and promote research and development in the future.

Key Points

  • 3D printing in medicine is a rapidly growing field.

  • Image acquisition and processing provides an important basis for high-quality 3D models.

  • Radiology, as the specialist discipline responsible for imaging, has a crucial role to play.

  • Radiology should play a leading role in the introduction of 3D printing in everyday clinical practice. 

Citation Format

  • Streckenbach A, Schubert N, Streckenbach F et al. Current State and Outlook in Medical 3 D Printing and the Role of Radiology. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2024; DOI 10.1055/a-2436-7185

Keywords

radiology - three-dimensional printing - 3D-print - additive manufacturing - personalized medicine - preoperative planning


Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 29. März 2024

Angenommen nach Revision: 28. September 2024

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
30. Oktober 2024

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