Tissue Engineering and 3-Dimensional Modeling for Facial Reconstruction - 11/11/18
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Three-dimensional (3D) printing has transformed craniofacial reconstruction over the last 2 decades. For cutaneous oncologic surgeons, several 3D printed technologies are available to assist with craniofacial bony reconstruction and preliminary soft tissue reconstructive efforts. With improved accessibility and simplified design software, 3D printing has opened the door for new techniques in anaplastology. Tissue engineering has more recently emerged as a promising concept for complex auricular and nasal reconstruction. Combined with 3D printing, several groups have demonstrated promising preclinical results with cartilage growth. This article highlights the applications and current state of 3D printing and tissue engineering in craniofacial reconstruction.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Facial reconstruction, 3D printing, Tissue engineering, Scaffolds, Prosthetics, Bioprinting
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Disclosure Statement: Dr S.J. Hollister has a patent for airway reconstruction that has been licensed for manufacturing. Dr D.A. Zopf and Dr S.J. Hollister have a preliminary patent filed for the 3D printed auricular scaffold described in the article. |
Vol 27 - N° 1
P. 151-161 - février 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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