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Alzyod H, Ficzere P. Ironing process optimization for enhanced properties in material extrusion technology using Box-Behnken Design. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2300. [PMID: 38280924 PMCID: PMC10821878 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52827-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024] Open
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Material Extrusion (MEX) technology, a prominent process in the field of additive manufacturing (AM), has witnessed significant growth in recent years. The continuous quest for enhanced material properties and refined surface quality has led to the exploration of post-processing techniques. In this study, we delve into the ironing process as a vital processing step, focusing on the optimization of its parameters through the application of Design of Experiments (DoE), specifically the Box-Behnken Design (BBD). Through a systematic examination of ironing process parameters, we identified optimal conditions that resulted in a substantial reduction in surface roughness (Ra) by approximately 69%. Moreover, the integration of optimized ironing process parameters led to remarkable improvements in mechanical properties. For instance, the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) saw a substantial improvement of approximately 29%, while the compressive strength (CS) showed an increase of about 25%. The flexural strength (FS) witnessed a notable enhancement of around 35%, and the impact strength (IS) experienced a significant boost of about 162%. The introduction of ironing minimizes voids, enhances layer bonding, and reduces surface irregularities, resulting in components that not only exhibit exceptional mechanical performance but also possess refined aesthetics. This research sheds light on the transformative potential of precision experimentation, post-processing techniques, and statistical methodologies in advancing Material Extrusion technology. The findings offer practical implications for industries requiring high-performance components with structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
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- Hussein Alzyod
- Department of Railway Vehicles and Vehicle System Analysis, Faculty of Transportation Engineering and Vehicle Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem Rkp. 3, 1111, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Department of Railway Vehicles and Vehicle System Analysis, Faculty of Transportation Engineering and Vehicle Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem Rkp. 3, 1111, Budapest, Hungary
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Jing S, Lian L, Hou Y, Li Z, Zheng Z, Li G, Tang G, Xie G, Xie M. Advances in volumetric bioprinting. Biofabrication 2023; 16:012004. [PMID: 37922535 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad0978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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The three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technologies are suitable for biomedical applications owing to their ability to manufacture complex and high-precision tissue constructs. However, the slow printing speed of current layer-by-layer (bio)printing modality is the major limitation in biofabrication field. To overcome this issue, volumetric bioprinting (VBP) is developed. VBP changes the layer-wise operation of conventional devices, permitting the creation of geometrically complex, centimeter-scale constructs in tens of seconds. VBP is the next step onward from sequential biofabrication methods, opening new avenues for fast additive manufacturing in the fields of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, personalized drug testing, and soft robotics, etc. Therefore, this review introduces the printing principles and hardware designs of VBP-based techniques; then focuses on the recent advances in VBP-based (bio)inks and their biomedical applications. Lastly, the current limitations of VBP are discussed together with future direction of research.
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- Sibo Jing
- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, United States of America
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, The NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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Paxton NC. Navigating the intersection of 3D printing, software regulation and quality control for point-of-care manufacturing of personalized anatomical models. 3D Print Med 2023; 9:9. [PMID: 37024730 PMCID: PMC10080800 DOI: 10.1186/s41205-023-00175-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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3D printing technology has become increasingly popular in healthcare settings, with applications of 3D printed anatomical models ranging from diagnostics and surgical planning to patient education. However, as the use of 3D printed anatomical models becomes more widespread, there is a growing need for regulation and quality control to ensure their accuracy and safety. This literature review examines the current state of 3D printing in hospitals and FDA regulation process for software intended for use in producing 3D printed models and provides for the first time a comprehensive list of approved software platforms alongside the 3D printers that have been validated with each for producing 3D printed anatomical models. The process for verification and validation of these 3D printed products, as well as the potential for inaccuracy in these models, is discussed, including methods for testing accuracy, limits, and standards for accuracy testing. This article emphasizes the importance of regulation and quality control in the use of 3D printing technology in healthcare, the need for clear guidelines and standards for both the software and the printed products to ensure the safety and accuracy of 3D printed anatomical models, and the opportunity to expand the library of regulated 3D printers.
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- Naomi C Paxton
- Phil & Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, USA.
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Sustainable application of calcium carbide residue as a filler for 3D printing materials. Sci Rep 2023; 13:4465. [PMID: 36932172 PMCID: PMC10023683 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31075-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Industrial activity results in ton-scale production of calcium carbide and generation of a significant amount of calcium carbide residue (CCR), which is often disposed of in the environment as waste. CCR is an active chemical, and rain washes away alkali from sludge, changing the pH of soils and water and damaging the environment. In this work, we explored new opportunities for the utilization of CCR in view of the coming industrial uptake of digital design and additive technologies. Amazingly, CCR can be successfully used as a filler for the modification of 3D printed materials towards the introduction of hybrid organic/inorganic frameworks. A series of commercially available plastics (PLA, ABS, Nylon, PETG, SBS) were successfully used as matrices for CCR-based composite production with high CCR contents up to 28%. Tensile analyses showed increases in tensile strength and Young's modulus of 9% and 60%, respectively. Moreover, in comparison with the pure plastics, the CCR-based materials better maintained the digitally designed shape (lower shrinkage). Importantly, CCR-filled materials are 3D printable, making them very promising components in the building sector. Considering the amount of already available CCR stored in the environment, this material is available in large quantities in the near future for hybrid materials, and anticipated opportunities exist in the additive manufacturing sector. The involvement of CCR in practical composite materials is equally important for environmental protection and reuse of already available multiple-ton wastes.
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Impact of 3D printed models on quantitative surgical outcomes for patients undergoing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: a cohort study. ABDOMINAL RADIOLOGY (NEW YORK) 2023; 48:1401-1408. [PMID: 36749368 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-023-03815-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Three-dimensional (3D) printed anatomic models can facilitate presurgical planning by providing surgeons with detailed knowledge of the exact location of pertinent anatomical structures. Although 3D printed anatomic models have been shown to be useful for pre-operative planning, few studies have demonstrated how these models can influence quantitative surgical metrics. OBJECTIVE To prospectively assess whether patient-specific 3D printed prostate cancer models can improve quantitative surgical metrics in patients undergoing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). METHODS Patients with MRI-visible prostate cancer (PI-RADS V2 ≥ 3) scheduled to undergo RARP were prospectively enrolled in our IRB approved study (n = 82). Quantitative surgical metrics included the rate of positive surgical margins (PSMs), operative times, and blood loss. A qualitative Likert scale survey to assess understanding of anatomy and confidence regarding surgical approach was also implemented. RESULTS The rate of PSMs was lower for the 3D printed model group (8.11%) compared to that with imaging only (28.6%), p = 0.128. The 3D printed model group had a 9-min reduction in operating time (213 ± 42 min vs. 222 ± 47 min) and a 5 mL reduction in average blood loss (227 ± 148 mL vs. 232 ± 114 mL). Surgeon anatomical understanding and confidence improved after reviewing the 3D printed models (3.60 ± 0.74 to 4.20 ± 0.56, p = 0.62 and 3.86 ± 0.53 to 4.20 ± 0.56, p = 0.22). CONCLUSIONS 3D printed prostate cancer models can positively impact quantitative patient outcomes such as PSMs, operative times, and blood loss in patients undergoing RARP.
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Coles-Black J, Ong S, Teh J, Kearns P, Ischia J, Bolton D, Lawrentschuk N. 3D printed patient-specific prostate cancer models to guide nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a systematic review. J Robot Surg 2023; 17:1-10. [PMID: 35349074 PMCID: PMC9939493 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-022-01401-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Precise knowledge of each patient's index cancer and surrounding anatomy is required for nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (NS-RARP). Complementary to this, 3D printing has proven its utility in improving the visualisation of complex anatomy. This is the first systematic review to critically assess the potential of 3D printed patient-specific prostate cancer models in improving visualisation and the practice of NS-RARP. A literature search of PubMed and OVID Medline databases was performed using the terms "3D Printing", "Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy" and related index terms as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Eight articles were included; six were identified via database searches, to which a further two articles were located via a snowballing approach. Eight papers were identified for review. There were five prospective single centre studies, one case series, one technical report and one letter to the editor. Of these articles, five publications (62.5%) reported on the utility of 3D printed models for NS-RARP planning. Two publications (25%) utilised 3D printed prostate models for simulation and training, and two publications (25%) used the models for patient engagement. Despite the nascency of the field, 3D printed models are emerging in the uro-oncological literature as a useful tool in visualising complex anatomy. This has proven useful in NS-RARP for preoperative planning, simulation and patient engagement. However, best practice guidelines, the future regulatory landscape, and health economic considerations need to be addressed before this synergy of new technologies is ready for the mainstream.
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- Jasamine Coles-Black
- Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Melbourne, VIC, 3084, Australia. .,Young Urology Researchers Organisation (YURO), Melbourne, Australia. .,EJ Whitten Prostate Cancer Research Centre, Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Melbourne, VIC 3084 Australia ,Young Urology Researchers Organisation (YURO), Melbourne, Australia ,EJ Whitten Prostate Cancer Research Centre, Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Melbourne, VIC 3084 Australia ,Young Urology Researchers Organisation (YURO), Melbourne, Australia ,Division of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- EJ Whitten Prostate Cancer Research Centre, Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Melbourne, VIC 3084 Australia ,Young Urology Researchers Organisation (YURO), Melbourne, Australia ,Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Melbourne, VIC 3084 Australia ,Young Urology Researchers Organisation (YURO), Melbourne, Australia ,Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Young Urology Researchers Organisation (YURO), Melbourne, Australia ,EJ Whitten Prostate Cancer Research Centre, Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, Australia ,Division of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia ,Department of Surgery, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Lu D, Yang Y, Zhang P, Ma Z, Li W, Song Y, Feng H, Yu W, Ren F, Li T, Zeng H, Wang J. Development and Application of Three-Dimensional Bioprinting Scaffold in the Repair of Spinal Cord Injury. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 19:1113-1127. [PMID: 35767151 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-022-00465-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a disabling and destructive central nervous system injury that has not yet been successfully treated at this stage. Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has become a promising method to produce more biologically complex microstructures, which fabricate living neural constructs with anatomically accurate complex geometries and spatial distributions of neural stem cells, and this is critical in the treatment of SCI. With the development of 3D printing technology and the deepening of research, neural tissue engineering research using different printing methods, bio-inks, and cells to repair SCI has achieved certain results. Although satisfactory results have not yet been achieved, they have provided novel ideas for the clinical treatment of SCI. Considering the potential impact of 3D bioprinting technology on neural studies, this review focuses on 3D bioprinting methods widely used in SCI neural tissue engineering, and the latest technological applications of bioprinting of nerve tissues for the repair of SCI are discussed. In addition to introducing the recent progress, this work also describes the existing limitations and highlights emerging possibilities and future prospects in this field.
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- Dezhi Lu
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, Shandong, 250000, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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Xie Y, Wu G, Liang Y, Fan G. Three-Dimensional Physical Model in Urologic Cancer. Front Surg 2022; 9:757337. [PMID: 35693309 PMCID: PMC9174564 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.757337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Three-dimensional (3D) printing, as an evolving technology, enables the creation of patient-specific physical models with high precision; thus, it is widely used in various clinical practices, especially urologic cancer. There is an increasing need to clarify the contribution of 3D printing in the practice of urological cancer in order to identify various applications and improve understanding its benefits and challenges in clinical practice. Researches have focused on the use of 3D-printed models in patient and trainee education, surgical simulation, as well as surgical planning and guidance. This mini review will present the most recently published studies on the topic, including the applications of 3D-printed models, feasibility of performed procedures, possible simulated organs, application outcomes, and challenges involved in urologic cancer, to provide potential directions for future research.
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- Yu Xie
- Department of Urology, Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University and the Clinical Research Center for Renal Tumor in Hunan Province, Changsha, China
- The Clinical Research Center for Renal Tumor in Hunan Province, The Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Department, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University and the Clinical Research Center for Renal Tumor in Hunan Province, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- The 6th Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
- *Correspondence: Gang Fan
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Novak JI, Maclachlan LR, Desselle MR, Haskell N, Fitzgerald K, Redmond M. What Qualities are Important for 3D Printed Neurosurgical Training Models? A Survey of Clinicians and Other Health Professionals Following an Interactive Exhibition. ANNALS OF 3D PRINTED MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.stlm.2022.100060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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High-cytocompatible semi-IPN bio-ink with wide molecular weight distribution for extrusion 3D bioprinting. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6349. [PMID: 35428800 PMCID: PMC9012805 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10338-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The development of 3D printing has recently attracted significant attention on constructing complex three-dimensional physiological microenvironments. However, it is very challenging to provide a bio-ink with cell-harmless and high mold accuracy during extrusion in 3D printing. To overcome this issue, a technique improving the shear-thinning performance of semi-IPN bio-ink, which is universally applicable to all alginate/gelatin-based materials, was developed. Semi-IPN bio-ink prepared by cyclic heating–cooling treatment in this study can reduce the cell damage without sacrificing the accuracy of the scaffolds for its excellent shear-thinning performance. A more than 15% increase in post-printing Cell viability verified the feasibility of the strategy. Moreover, the bio-ink with low molecular weight and wide molecular weight distribution also promoted a uniform cell distribution and cell proliferation in clusters. Overall, this strategy revealed the effects of molecular parameters of semi-IPN bio-inks on printing performance, and the cell activity was studied and it could be widely applicable to construct the simulated extracellular matrix with various bio-inks.
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Tan B, Kuang S, Li X, Cheng X, Duan W, Zhang J, Liu W, Fan Y. Stereotactic technology for 3D bioprinting: from the perspective of robot mechanism. Biofabrication 2021; 13. [PMID: 34315135 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac1846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has been widely applied in the field of biomedical engineering because of its rapidly individualized fabrication and precisely geometric designability. The emerging demand for bioprinted tissues/organs with bio-inspired anisotropic property is stimulating new bioprinting strategies. Stereotactic bioprinting is regarded as a preferable strategy for this purpose, which can perform bioprinting at the target position from any desired orientation in 3D space. In this work, based on the motion characteristics analysis of the stacked bioprinting technologies, mechanism configurations and path planning methods for robotic stereotactic bioprinting were investigated and a prototype system based on the double parallelogram mechanism was introduced in detail. Moreover, the influence of the time dimension on stereotactic bioprinting was discussed. Finally, technical challenges and future trends of stereotactic bioprinting within the field of biomedical engineering were summarized.
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- Baosen Tan
- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Chinese Education Ministry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Robotics and Micro-Systems Center, Soochow University, Suzhou 215021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Chinese Education Ministry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Applied Technology College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215325, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Chinese Education Ministry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Chinese Education Ministry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Chinese Education Ministry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Chinese Education Ministry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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Elmadih W, Chronopoulos D, Zhu J. Metamaterials for simultaneous acoustic and elastic bandgaps. Sci Rep 2021; 11:14635. [PMID: 34282176 PMCID: PMC8290017 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94053-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In this work, we present a single low-profile metamaterial that provides bandgaps of acoustic and elastic waves at the same time. This was done by ensuring impedance mismatch in two different domains, the fluid domain where the acoustic waves propagate and the solid domain where the elastic waves propagate. Through creatively designing the metamaterial, waves of certain nature and frequencies of interest were completely blocked in the solid and fluid domains simultaneously. The simulation results showed bandgaps with acoustic waves attenuation below 5 kHz and elastic waves attenuation below 10 kHz. The acoustic and elastic dispersion curves of the metamaterials were calculated for various designs with various diameters and neck lengths, and the bandgaps were calculated. These parameters can be used as means for tuning both the acoustic and elastic bandgaps. A representative design of the metamaterial was manufactured on a laser powder bed fusion system and the dynamic performance was measured at various points. The measurements were carried out using a dynamic shaker setup and the dynamic performance was in good agreement with the numerical modelling results. Such metamaterials can be used for simultaneous acoustic and elastic attenuation, as well as saving in space and material consumption, in various fields including building construction, automobile, aerospace and rocket design.
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- Waiel Elmadih
- Institute for Aerospace Technology & The Composites Group, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG8 1BB, UK. .,Metamaterials Ltd, Wallington, SM6 0TL, Surrey, UK.
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- Institute for Aerospace Technology & The Composites Group, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG8 1BB, UK.,Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mecha(Tro)Nic System Dynamics (LMSD), KU Leuven, Ghent Technology Campus, 9000, Leuven, Belgium
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- School of Mechanical Engineering & State Key Laboratory for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Gómez-Ciriza G, Gómez-Cía T, Rivas-González JA, Velasco Forte MN, Valverde I. Affordable Three-Dimensional Printed Heart Models. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:642011. [PMID: 34150862 PMCID: PMC8211988 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.642011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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This is a 7-years single institution study on low-cost cardiac three-dimensional (3D) printing based on the use of free open-source programs and affordable printers and materials. The process of 3D printing is based on several steps (image acquisition, segmentation, mesh optimization, slicing, and three-dimensional printing). The necessary technology and the processes to set up an affordable three-dimensional printing laboratory are hereby described in detail. Their impact on surgical and interventional planning, medical training, communication with patients and relatives, patients' perception on care, and new cardiac device development was analyzed. A total of 138 low-cost heart models were designed and printed from 2013 to 2020. All of them were from different congenital heart disease patients. The average time for segmentation and design of the hearts was 136 min; the average time for printing and cleaning the models was 13.5 h. The average production cost of the models was €85.7 per model. This is the most extensive series of 3D printed cardiac models published to date. In this study, the possibility of manufacturing three-dimensional printed heart models in a low-cost facility fulfilling the highest requirements from a technical and clinical point of view is demonstrated.
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- Gorka Gómez-Ciriza
- Fabrication Laboratory, Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS), Seville, Spain
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- Fabrication Laboratory, Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS), Seville, Spain.,Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Fabrication Laboratory, Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS), Seville, Spain
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- Division of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, King's College London, The Rayne Institute, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, King's College London, The Rayne Institute, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom.,Cardiovascular Pathology Unit, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS), Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Hospital Virgen de Rocio/Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas/University of Seville, Seville, Spain.,Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Liu H, Zhang H, Han W, Lin H, Li R, Zhu J, Huang W. 3D Printed Flexible Strain Sensors: From Printing to Devices and Signals. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2004782. [PMID: 33448066 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202004782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The revolutionary and pioneering advancements of flexible electronics provide the boundless potential to become one of the leading trends in the exploitation of wearable devices and electronic skin. Working as substantial intermediates for the collection of external mechanical signals, flexible strain sensors that get intensive attention are regarded as indispensable components in flexible integrated electronic systems. Compared with conventional preparation methods including complicated lithography and transfer printing, 3D printing technology is utilized to manufacture various flexible strain sensors owing to the low processing cost, superior fabrication accuracy, and satisfactory production efficiency. Herein, up-to-date flexible strain sensors fabricated via 3D printing are highlighted, focusing on different printing methods based on photocuring and materials extrusion, including Digital Light Processing (DLP), fused deposition modeling (FDM), and direct ink writing (DIW). Sensing mechanisms of 3D printed strain sensors are also discussed. Furthermore, the existing bottlenecks and future prospects are provided for further progressing research.
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- Haodong Liu
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Key Laboratory of Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Key Laboratory of Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Key Laboratory of Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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Additive Manufacturing of Resected Oral and Oropharyngeal Tissue: A Pilot Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18030911. [PMID: 33494422 PMCID: PMC7908081 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18030911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Better visualization of tumor structure and orientation are needed in the postoperative setting. We aimed to assess the feasibility of a system in which oral and oropharyngeal tumors are resected, photographed, 3D modeled, and printed using additive manufacturing techniques. Three patients diagnosed with oral/oropharyngeal cancer were included. All patients underwent preoperative magnetic resonance imaging followed by resection. In the operating room (OR), the resected tissue block was photographed using a smartphone. Digital photos were imported into Agisoft Photoscan to produce a digital 3D model of the resected tissue. Physical models were then printed using binder jetting techniques. The aforementioned process was applied in pilot cases including carcinomas of the tongue and larynx. The number of photographs taken for each case ranged from 63 to 195. The printing time for the physical models ranged from 2 to 9 h, costs ranging from 25 to 141 EUR (28 to 161 USD). Digital photography may be used to additively manufacture models of resected oral/oropharyngeal tumors in an easy, accessible and efficient fashion. The model may be used in interdisciplinary discussion regarding postoperative care to improve understanding and collaboration, but further investigation in prospective studies is required.
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Nath SD, Nilufar S. An Overview of Additive Manufacturing of Polymers and Associated Composites. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2719. [PMID: 33212903 PMCID: PMC7698427 DOI: 10.3390/polym12112719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Additive manufacturing is rapidly evolving and opening new possibilities for many industries. This article gives an overview of the current status of additive manufacturing with polymers and polymer composites. Various types of reinforcements in polymers and architectured cellular material printing including the auxetic metamaterials and the triply periodic minimal surface structures are discussed. Finally, applications, current challenges, and future directions are highlighted here.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA;
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Darr C, Finis F, Wiesenfarth M, Giganti F, Tschirdewahn S, Krafft U, Kesch C, Bonekamp D, Forsting M, Wetter A, Reis H, Hadaschik BA, Haubold J, Radtke JP. Three-dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging-based Printed Models of Prostate Anatomy and Targeted Biopsy-proven Index Tumor to Facilitate Patient-tailored Radical Prostatectomy-A Feasibility Study. Eur Urol Oncol 2020; 5:357-361. [PMID: 32873530 DOI: 10.1016/j.euo.2020.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In this prospective single-center feasibility study, we demonstrate that the use of three-dimensional (3D)-printed prostate models support nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy (RP) and intraoperative frozen sectioning (IFS) in ten men suffering from intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer (PC), of whom seven harbored pT3 disease. Patient-specific 3D resin models were printed based on preoperative multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) to provide an exact 3D impression of significant tumor lesions. RP and IFS were planned in a patient-tailored fashion. The 36-region Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) v2.0 scheme was used to compare the MRI/3D print with whole-mount histopathology. In all cases, localization of the index lesion was correctly displayed by MRI and the 3D model. Localization of significant PC lesions correlated significantly (Pearson`s correlation coefficient of 0.88; p < 0.001). In addition, a significant correlation of the width, length, and volume of the tumor and prostate gland, derived from the printed model and histopathology, was found, using Pearson's correlation analyses and Bland-Altman plots. In conclusion, 3D-printed prostate models correlate well with final pathology and can be used to tailor RP. PATIENT SUMMARY: The use of three-dimensional (3D)-printed prostate models based on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may improve prostatectomy outcome. This study confirmed the accuracy of 3D-printed prostates compared with pathology from radical prostatectomy specimens. Thus, MRI-derived 3D-printed prostate models can assist in prostate cancer surgery.
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- Christopher Darr
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)-University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)-University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Division of Biostatistics, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)-University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)-University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)-University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)-University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)-University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)-University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)-University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)-University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)-University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; Department of Radiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.
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Chen MY, Woodruff MA, Dasgupta P, Rukin NJ. Variability in accuracy of prostate cancer segmentation among radiologists, urologists, and scientists. Cancer Med 2020; 9:7172-7182. [PMID: 32810385 PMCID: PMC7541146 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background There is increasing research in using segmentation of prostate cancer to create a digital 3D model from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans for purposes of education or surgical planning. However, the variation in segmentation of prostate cancer among users and potential inaccuracy has not been studied. Methods Four consultant radiologists, four consultant urologists, four urology trainees, and four nonclinician segmentation scientists were asked to segment a single slice of a lateral T3 prostate tumor on MRI (“Prostate 1”), an anterior zone prostate tumor MRI (“Prostate 2”), and a kidney tumor computed tomography (CT) scan (“Kidney”). Time taken and self‐rated subjective accuracy out of a maximum score of 10 were recorded. Root mean square error, Dice coefficient, Matthews correlation coefficient, Jaccard index, specificity, and sensitivity were calculated using the radiologists as the ground truth. Results There was high variance among the radiologists in segmentation of Prostate 1 and 2 tumors with mean Dice coefficients of 0.81 and 0.58, respectively, compared to 0.96 for the kidney tumor. Urologists and urology trainees had similar accuracy, while nonclinicians had the lowest accuracy scores for Prostate 1 and 2 tumors (0.60 and 0.47) but similar for kidney tumor (0.95). Mean sensitivity in Prostate 1 (0.63) and Prostate 2 (0.61) was lower than specificity (0.92 and 0.93) suggesting under‐segmentation of tumors in the non‐radiologist groups. Participants spent less time on the kidney tumor segmentation and self‐rated accuracy was higher than both prostate tumors. Conclusion Segmentation of prostate cancers is more difficult than other anatomy such as kidney tumors. Less experienced participants appear to under‐segment models and underestimate the size of prostate tumors. Segmentation of prostate cancer is highly variable even among radiologists, and 3D modeling for clinical use must be performed with caution. Further work to develop a methodology to maximize segmentation accuracy is needed.
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- Michael Y Chen
- Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Redcliffe Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Herston, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Redcliffe Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Herston, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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