Using 3D Printing Technology to Teach Cartilage Framework Carving for Ear Reconstruction

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the validity of using a carvable 3D printed rib model in combination with a 3D printed auricular framework to facilitate the teaching, training and planning of auricular reconstruction.Design: 3D printed costal cartilages from ribs 6–9 were produced...

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Main Authors: Thomas H. Jovic, Emman J. Combellack, Zita M. Jessop, Iain S. Whitaker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fsurg.2020.00044/full