Why the study?
The authors sought to summarize the experience and outcomes of total endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic disease using 3D printed models to guide on-site creation of fenestrations in aortic stent-grafts.
Does the use of 3D printed models to guide fenestration in physician-modified stent-grafts allow safe and effective treatment in patients with thoracoabdominal aortic disease?
Does the use of 3D printed models to guide fenestration in physician-modified stent-grafts allow safe and effective treatment in patients with thoracoabdominal aortic disease?
Using 3D printed models to guide the creation of fenestrated stent-grafts is a feasible and safe technique for treating thoracoabdominal aortic diseases involving crucial branches.
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Physician-modified fenestrated grafts guided by 3D models appear feasible for thoracoabdominal disease; leaves open need for prospective validation before wider adoption.
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