3D Printed Tissue Can Mimic the Properties of Porcine Liver, Epicardium and Aorta Tissue
Medical
3D Printed Tissue Can Mimic the Properties of Porcine Liver, Epicardium and Aorta Tissue
Anatomical 3D printing has mainly been used for training, education and surgical planning purposes because previous materials have been unable to mimic the mechanical and material properties of tissue.
The use of 3D anatomical models promise to be beneficial because it doesn’t require regulatory ethical requirements (or a facility to handle the biohazards and sterilization) and offers longevity and reduced cost compared to ex-vivo and in-vivo cadaveric animal testing. In addition, 3D technologies also address constraints of conventional manufacturing that require fabrication processes like molding and casting, which is not ideal for the creation of patient-specific models because of high tooling costs and process time.
