Alex Marro BSc, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Mark Daniel Cicero, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Walter H. Mak MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Timothy Richard Dowdell MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Taha Bandukwala MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1) 3-D printers are now affordable and will continue to decrease in cost. They are poised to be a part of imaging departments in the future. 2) Outline the steps in creating a 3-D model from CT images: 1) image acquisition 2) segmentation using a bone window 3) crop the mask and make edits 4) perform 3-D reconstruction 5) apply post-processing to smooth out artifacts 6) import to printer software 7) set printer parameters and print 3) Review of literature in current and anticipated use of 3D printed models in healthcare. 4) Given their expertise in imaging, radiologist should be involved in the processing and post processing of data files, and review the printed 3-D model for accuracy and quality assurance.  

1) A brief history of 3-D printing 2) The process of creating 3-D parts from CT images 3) Current and future applications of 3-D printing in healthcare 4) Role of the radiologist in 3-D model reconstruction  

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14004631/14004631_7fiv.pdf

Marro, A, Cicero, M, Mak, W, Dowdell, T, Bandukwala, T, 3-D Printing in Radiology—How to Get Started.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14004631.html