title: The utility of a multimaterial 3D printed model for surgical planning of complex deformity of the skull base and craniovertebral junction.
abstract: Utilizing advanced 3D printing techniques, a multimaterial model was created for the surgical planning of a complex deformity of the skull base and craniovertebral junction. The model contained bone anatomy as well as vasculature and the previously placed occipital cervical instrumentation. Careful evaluation allowed for a unique preoperative perspective of the craniovertebral deformity and instrumentation options. This patient-specific model was invaluable in choosing the most effective approach and correction strategy, which was not readily apparent from standard 2D imaging. Advanced 3D multimaterial printing provides a cost-effective method of presurgical planning, which can also be used for both patient and resident education.
authors.affiliation: Departments of 1 Neurosurgery and.
authors.forename: Donato
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pacione
authors.affiliation: Departments of 1 Neurosurgery and.
authors.forename: Omar
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Tanweer
authors.affiliation: Radiology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors.forename: Phillip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Berman
authors.affiliation: Departments of 1 Neurosurgery and.
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Harter
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000601:surgery*; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D066330:Printing, Three-Dimensional; D019291:Skull Base / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: 3D printing; craniocervical junction; rapid prototyping; skull base surgery; surgical technique