Three-Dimensional Printing as an Interdisciplinary Communication Tool: Preparing for Removal of a Giant Renal Tumor and Atrium Neoplastic Mass.

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Three-Dimensional Printing as an Interdisciplinary Communication Tool: Preparing for Removal of a Giant Renal Tumor and Atrium Neoplastic Mass.

Heart Surg Forum. 2016 Aug 22;19(4):E185-6

Authors: Golab A, Slojewski M, Brykczynski M, Lukowiak M, Boehlke M, Matias D, Smektala T

Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) printing involves preparing 3D objects from a digital model. These models can be used to plan and practice surgery. We used 3D printing to plan for a rare complicated surgery involving the removal of a renal tumor and neoplastic mass, which reached the heart atrium. A printed kidney model was an essential element of communication for physicians with different specializations.

PMID: 27585198 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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