5 Replacement Surgeries Made Possible Through 3D Printing

3D printing has revolutionized many processes, but none so life-changing as in medicine, which is especially apparent in the life of a three-month-old boy who was born with a rare condition that caused a portion of his airway to collapse. With some brainstorming and quick thinking, doctors determined that 3D printing could very well be the solution for such a serious surgery performed on such a delicate patient. With 3D printing, they were able to print the necessary tissue and use it to replace the collapsed portion of the airway, making it a much easier operation on the patient.

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