Thoracic Surgery
Morphological abnormalities and pathologies interesting the cardio-pulmonar and mediastinic system are often highly complex not clearly visible on CT images; our 3D printed anatomical models allow the surgeon to assess the anatomical distances easily and to evaluate the most suitable access points, as they ensure a full overview of the surrounding anatomical structures, enabling a more easy selection of the surgical instruments and devices to be used.
The 3D printed patient-specific model represents the cardio-pulmonary tract affected by a pulmonary pathology. Pulmonary arteries are magenta colored, pulmonary veins blue-colored, systemic arteries are purple colored, the bronchus is dark blue colored and the pathology is transparent. The model has been useful for the pre-operative planning of the pulmonary pathology treatment and the evaluation of the systemic arteries involvement.
The 3D printed patient-specific model represents the cardio-pulmonary and supra-aortic tracts affected by a pulmonary pathology. Pulmonary arteries are magenta-colored while the aortic arch is red, the pulmonary veins blue and the systemic arteries are purple colored; the green part represents the extended pulmonary pathology. The model has been useful for the pre-operative planning of the pulmonary pathology treatment and the evaluation of the systemic arteries involvement.
The 3D printed patient-specific model represents the supra-mammary anatomical district affected by an extended pulmonary pathology. The red part represents the upper aorta, with the aortic arch and its branches; venous system is blue, while bone structures (i.e. sternum and rib cage) are white. The green part represents the pulmonary pathology, extended even outside the rib cage. The model has been useful for the pre-operative planning of the pulmonary pathology treatment and the evaluation of the systemic arteries involvement.