Jane Sexton Matsumoto MD, Moderator: Nothing to Disclose

1) To review what 3D printing is and how it can be applied using radiology data. 2) To understand the important steps in creating a 3D printing lab that creates individual anatomic models using imaging data. 3) To describe the role anatomic models play in clinical care, education and research. 4) To describe the value added by anatomic models in the care of complex patients.

Our initial experience using 3D printing took place seven years ago when we created life-sized anatomic models of conjoined twins using CT data to aid in the surgical planning of the complex, high risk separation. The surgeons found the models invaluable and 3D printing has since become and important tool in the planning of many complex surgeries. Working collaboratively with surgeons, we have created over 100 individualized life-sized anatomic models for surgical and interventional cases using both CT and MR data. We will demonstrate this technology with models including skeletal, cardiovascular, neurologic, craniofacial, hepatic and renal cases. Collaboration between the radiologist and surgeons is an essential part of the process to ensure understanding of what the surgeons need and what anatomical relationships are important to demonstrate. The demand for 3D models is growing rapidly in our practice. Over half of our models have been created in the last year after we established a dedicated radiology based Anatomic Modeling 3D printing lab. We will share the steps we took to establish our lab and the technical and organizational lessons learned. This technology offers a radiology department a new opportunity to offer an important value-added contribution to patient care. It also has tremendous potential for education and research. The radiologists' combination of skill and experience in imaging anatomy, pathology and imaging technology places them in a unique position to create laboratories that translate 3D printing technology into clinical practice.

Matsumoto, J, Creating a 3D Printing Lab for Anatomic Modeling in Radiology.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14044351.html