Silvestro Elizabeth,  Sze Raymond

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-028

Additive manufacturing (also called 3D printing and rapid prototyping) in medical research and clinical applications is expanding. This study aims to quantify the imaging characteristics (Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Computed Tomography scan) of available materials on a common additive manufacturing technology and discuss potential opportunities to fabricate imaging phantoms, which can be utilized in:
-Training residents and technologists on the equipment and techniques
-Practice for unique case studies and interventions
-Planning procedures for complex surgical and interventional cases
-Quality assurance of equipment for safety
These would be high accuracy and cost-effective models, providing significant savings for purchased phantoms, which can cost over $3k. Moreover, printed phantoms allow custom phantoms for specific applications or anatomy unique to specific patient beyond pre-fabricated options. Read More

Authors:  Silvestro Elizabeth , Sze Raymond

Keywords:  Rapid Prototyping, three dimensional printing, PolyJet