Fabrication of vascular replicas from magnetic resonance images.
Image processing and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining techniques have been used to prepare a large-than-life investment cast of an aortic bifurcation from magnetic resonance images of a replica of the vessel. The technique will facilitate experimental studies of vascular fluid dynamics and permit the in vitro reproduction of flows in living subjects.
Friedman
M H
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Biomedical Engineering Center, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA.
Kuban
B D
BD
Schmalbrock
P
P
Smith
K
K
Altan
T
T
D000818:Animals; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D016628:Replica Techniques