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The Added Value of 3D Imaging and 3D Printing in Head and Neck Surgeries

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  • Evgenia Parioti

    (National Technical University of Athens, Greece)

  • Stavros Pitoglou

    (National Technical University of Athens, Greece & Computer Solutions SA, Greece)

  • Arianna Filntisi

    (Computer Solutions SA, Greece)

  • Athanasios Anastasiou

    (National Technical University of Athens, Greece)

  • Ourania Petropoulou

    (National Technical University of Athens, Greece)

  • Dimitris Dionisios Koutsouris

    (National Technical University of Athens, Greece)

Abstract

3D imaging and 3D printing are two methods that have been proven very useful in medicine. The objective of 3D medical imaging is to recreate the static and functional anatomy of the inner body. The development of computational systems for image processing and multidimensional monitoring of medical data is important for diagnosis and treatment planning. The technique of 3D printing has enabled the materialization of anatomical models and surgical splints using medical imaging data. The methods of 3D imaging and 3D printing have been utilized in various medical fields such as neuroimaging, neurosurgery, dentistry, otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery. This review aims to evaluate the use of 3D imaging and 3D printing techniques in head and neck surgery and concludes that these technologies have revolutionized medicine. However, improvements in healthcare systems and further research still have to be made to establish their use in everyday medical practices.

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  • Evgenia Parioti & Stavros Pitoglou & Arianna Filntisi & Athanasios Anastasiou & Ourania Petropoulou & Dimitris Dionisios Koutsouris, 2021. "The Added Value of 3D Imaging and 3D Printing in Head and Neck Surgeries," International Journal of Reliable and Quality E-Healthcare (IJRQEH), IGI Global, vol. 10(3), pages 68-81, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jrqeh0:v:10:y:2021:i:3:p:68-81
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