Three-Dimensional Printed Modeling of an Arteriovenous Malformation Including Blood Flow.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.03.095.
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Abstract
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) represent a complex pathologic entity in terms of their associated angioarchitecture and blood flow dynamics. Using existing imaging data, we generated a patient's giant AVM to scale. A series of 3-dimensional (3D) models were generated and blood flow dynamics were represented. Faculty and resident surveys were positive regarding the technology. This report represents a novel application of 3D printing in neurosurgery and a means to model dynamic blood flow in 3 dimensions. The 3D printed models may improve on our ability to plan for and treat complex vascular pathologies.
Medical subject headings
- Brain
- Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations
- Models, Cardiovascular
- Printing, Three-Dimensional