title: Three-dimensional printed models in multidisciplinary planning of complex tracheal reconstruction.
abstract: Three-dimensional printed models are increasingly used in medicine and surgery, but applications of these models in the planning of operative procedures is not well described. In particular, their benefits have not been documented in complex, multiservice, high-risk operations. We describe five cases of complex pediatric tracheal reconstruction for which three-dimensional models had specific benefits in planning as well as in education of trainees, operating room staff, and patient families. We also describe our method for producing models so that others can adopt the technology if desired. Laryngoscope, 127:967-970, 2017.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Karthik
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-0244-249X
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Balakrishnan
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Shelagh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cofer
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Jane M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Matsumoto
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Joseph A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Dearani
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.
authors.forename: R Paul
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Boesch
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007223:Infant; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D066330:Printing, Three-Dimensional; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012494:Sampling Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014132:Trachea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult