Neurosurgical Planning May Employ 3-D Printing Technology With CT Images, American Roentgen Ray Society Reports

Medical News Today -- 3D models, produced by combining a patient’s CT scans and 3D printing technology are proving useful in neurosurgical planning. 3D printing technology is a fast and affordable way to build 3D models for neurosurgical planning. Radiologists are able to transform ultra high-resolution CT patient images into 3D solid models using a 3D color printer commonly used in architecture, engineering and construction.

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