Original Article
3D printing technology-based diagnosis and therapeutic pattern in complex congenital heart disease: single center experience in 40 patients
Wenda Gu, Jianzheng Cen, Meiping Huang, Shusheng Wen, Gang Xu, Hujun Cui, Yun Teng, Yong Zhang, Jimei Chen, Jian Zhuang
Published 2018-08-25
Cite as Chin J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2018, 34(8): 449-452. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-4497.2018.08.001
Abstract
ObjectiveTo evaluate the value of three-dimensional(3D) printing technique in the diagnosis and treatment of complex congenital heart disease(CHD).
MethodsFrom March 2016 to February 2018, 40 patients with complex CHD underwent heart CT scanning. The CT images were imported to Standard Template Library(STL) files after 3D reconstruction and then exported for 3D printing. The 3D printed models were then used for decision making and navigation during surgery.
ResultsThirty patients were indicated for surgical operation. Three patients underwent single ventricular repair, and biventricular repair were operated on 27 patients. The 3D printed models were quite in accordance with the actual anatomical findings in all the patients. And all the procedures carried on were exactly same as planned based on 3D printed model.
ConclusionThe 3D printing may help improve the diagnosis and treatment level in complex CHD.
Key words:
3D printing; Congenital heart disease
Contributor Information
Wenda Gu
Department of Cardiac Surgery, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangzhou 510100, China
Jianzheng Cen
Meiping Huang
Shusheng Wen
Gang Xu
Hujun Cui
Yun Teng
Yong Zhang
Jimei Chen
Jian Zhuang