Intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer-grade three-dimensional printer: A case series
Airway stenting, which can cause life-threatening complications, requires advanced techniques as well as safe and reliable procedures. Learning effective techniques and accurately identifying and simulating malignant airway stenosis before the procedure are crucial. However, traditional methods that...
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| author | Naoya Kitamura Toshihiro Ojima Yoshifumi Shimada Keitaro Tanabe Ryo Yokoyama Naru Kitade Koichiro Shimoyama Tomoshi Tsuchiya |
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| description | Airway stenting, which can cause life-threatening complications, requires advanced techniques as well as safe and reliable procedures. Learning effective techniques and accurately identifying and simulating malignant airway stenosis before the procedure are crucial. However, traditional methods that use three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography images displayed on two-dimensional screens have limitations in accurately visualizing and simulating airway conditions. To address these issues, this study presents the creation of 3D airway models using a consumer-grade 3D printer. These cost-effective and time-efficient models replicate the airway lumen, allowing precise stent placement simulations and enhancing the learning process of airway stenting techniques. In a case series of five patients with malignant airway stenosis, these models facilitated effective stent placement, enhanced the understanding of airway anatomy, and contributed to procedural success. This study's findings suggest that the use of 3D airway models has substantial potential for broader clinical applications in airway stenting. However, evidence for the widespread adoption of this technology is insufficient, and further research is needed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-060638d885924a73b8ce42b4fa6eafed2025-02-09T05:00:22ZengElsevierRespiratory Medicine Case Reports2213-00712025-01-0153102167Intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer-grade three-dimensional printer: A case seriesNaoya Kitamura0Toshihiro Ojima1Yoshifumi Shimada2Keitaro Tanabe3Ryo Yokoyama4Naru Kitade5Koichiro Shimoyama6Tomoshi Tsuchiya7Department of Thoracic Surgery, Toyama University Hospital, 2630, Sugitani, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0194, Japan; Corresponding author. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Toyama University Hospital, 2630, Sugitani, Toyama City, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan.Department of Thoracic Surgery, Toyama University Hospital, 2630, Sugitani, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0194, JapanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Kurobe City Hospital, 1108-1, Mikkaichi, Kurobe City, Toyama 938-8502, JapanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Toyama University Hospital, 2630, Sugitani, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0194, JapanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Toyama University Hospital, 2630, Sugitani, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0194, JapanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Toyama University Hospital, 2630, Sugitani, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0194, JapanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Toyama University Hospital, 2630, Sugitani, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0194, JapanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Toyama University Hospital, 2630, Sugitani, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0194, JapanAirway stenting, which can cause life-threatening complications, requires advanced techniques as well as safe and reliable procedures. Learning effective techniques and accurately identifying and simulating malignant airway stenosis before the procedure are crucial. However, traditional methods that use three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography images displayed on two-dimensional screens have limitations in accurately visualizing and simulating airway conditions. To address these issues, this study presents the creation of 3D airway models using a consumer-grade 3D printer. These cost-effective and time-efficient models replicate the airway lumen, allowing precise stent placement simulations and enhancing the learning process of airway stenting techniques. In a case series of five patients with malignant airway stenosis, these models facilitated effective stent placement, enhanced the understanding of airway anatomy, and contributed to procedural success. This study's findings suggest that the use of 3D airway models has substantial potential for broader clinical applications in airway stenting. However, evidence for the widespread adoption of this technology is insufficient, and further research is needed.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S22130071250000363D printingAirway stentingAirway modelSimulationSilicon stent |
| spellingShingle | Naoya Kitamura Toshihiro Ojima Yoshifumi Shimada Keitaro Tanabe Ryo Yokoyama Naru Kitade Koichiro Shimoyama Tomoshi Tsuchiya Intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer-grade three-dimensional printer: A case series Respiratory Medicine Case Reports 3D printing Airway stenting Airway model Simulation Silicon stent |
| title | Intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer-grade three-dimensional printer: A case series |
| title_full | Intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer-grade three-dimensional printer: A case series |
| title_fullStr | Intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer-grade three-dimensional printer: A case series |
| title_full_unstemmed | Intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer-grade three-dimensional printer: A case series |
| title_short | Intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer-grade three-dimensional printer: A case series |
| title_sort | intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer grade three dimensional printer a case series |
| topic | 3D printing Airway stenting Airway model Simulation Silicon stent |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007125000036 |
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