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Aravena C, Gildea TR. Advancements in airway stents: a comprehensive update. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2024; 30:75-83. [PMID: 37937587 DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000001032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review provides an overview of the evolving field of airway stenting (AS), highlighting its relevance in the management of central airway obstruction (CAO). It discusses recent advancements, including 3D-printed silicone stents (3DPSS), metallic stents, biodegradable stents (BS), and drug-eluting stents (DES), which are transforming clinical practice. The review underscores the ongoing challenges in patient selection, stent choice, and long-term management in the context of an evolving landscape. RECENT FINDINGS Innovations, particularly 3DPSS, have shown promise in providing patient-specific solutions. These stents offer improved symptom relief, enhanced quality of life, and lower complication rates, especially for complex airway diseases. The use of BS and DES is explored, raising prospects for future applications. SUMMARY The evolution of AS reflects a deepening understanding of airway obstructions. Recent innovations, such as 3DPSS, BS, and DES, show considerable promise in addressing the limitations of conventional stents. However, challenges related to complications, patient selection, and long-term management persist, demanding further research. Wide practice variations in the management of AS highlight the need for more clinical data and standardized guidelines. The search for the ideal stent continues, driven by the pursuit of better outcomes for patients with CAO.
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- Carlos Aravena
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Santiago, Chile
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- Respiratory Institute. Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical care Medicine and Transplant Center, Cleveland Clinic. Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Santos Portela AM, Radu DM, Onorati I, Peretti M, Freynet O, Uzunhan Y, Jerbi S, Martinod E. [Interventionnal bronchoscopy for the treatment of tracheobronchomalacia]. Rev Mal Respir 2023; 40:700-715. [PMID: 37714754 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2023.07.004] [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: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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Tracheobronchomalacia is usually characterized by more than 50% expiratory narrowing in diameter of the trachea and the bronchi. The expiratory collapse includes two entities: (1) the TBM related to the weakness of the cartilaginous rings, and (2) the Excessive Dynamic Airway Collapse (EDAC) due to the excessive bulging of the posterior membrane. Patients have nonspecific respiratory symptoms like dyspnea and cough. Diagnosis is confirmed by dynamic tests: flexible bronchoscopy and/or computed tomographic scan of the chest. There are different forms of tracheobronchomalacia in adults: primary (genetic, idiopathic) or secondary to trauma, tracheotomy, intubation, surgery, transplantation, emphysema, infection, inflammation, chronic bronchitis, extrinsic compression; or undiagnosed in childhood vascular rings. Some management algorithms have been proposed, but no specific recommendation was established. Only symptomatic patients should be treated. Medical treatments and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation should be the first line therapy, after evaluation of various quality measures (functional status, performance status, dyspnea and quality of life scores). If symptoms persist, therapeutic bronchoscopy permits: (1) patient's selection by stent trial to determine whether patient benefit for surgical airway stabilization; (2) malacic airways stenting in patients who are not surgical candidates, improving QOL despite a high complication rate; (3) the management of stent-related complication (obstruction, plugging, migration granuloma); (4) alternative therapeutics like thermo-ablative solution. Lasty, the development of new types of stents would reduce the complication rates. These different options remained discussed.
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- A M Santos Portela
- Département de chirurgie thoracique et vasculaire, faculté de médecine SMBH, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, hôpitaux universitaires Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, hôpital Avicenne, université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- Département de chirurgie thoracique et vasculaire, faculté de médecine SMBH, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, hôpitaux universitaires Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, hôpital Avicenne, université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- Département de chirurgie thoracique et vasculaire, faculté de médecine SMBH, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, hôpitaux universitaires Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, hôpital Avicenne, université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- Département de chirurgie thoracique et vasculaire, faculté de médecine SMBH, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, hôpitaux universitaires Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, hôpital Avicenne, université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- Département de pneumologie, faculté de Médecine SMBH, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, hôpitaux universitaires Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, hôpital Avicenne, université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- Département de pneumologie, faculté de Médecine SMBH, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, hôpitaux universitaires Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, hôpital Avicenne, université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- Département d'anesthésie, faculté de médecine SMBH, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, hôpitaux universitaires Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, hôpital Avicenne, université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- Département de chirurgie thoracique et vasculaire, faculté de médecine SMBH, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, hôpitaux universitaires Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, hôpital Avicenne, université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France.
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Aravena C, Gildea TR. Patient-specific airway stent using three-dimensional printing: a review. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2023; 11:360. [PMID: 37675337 PMCID: PMC10477630 DOI: 10.21037/atm-22-2878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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The primary function of an airway stent is to reestablish patency, impeding restenosis, supporting the tracheobronchial wall, or occluding fistulas. But stent-related complications are prevalent and can have devastating consequences. For this reason, stents are considered a last resort when there are no alternatives in treatment. Additionally, commercially available airway stents often poorly fit patients with complex airways, and they can cause various complications. At the end of the 20th century, three-dimensional (3D) printing technology was created. It has been transformative in healthcare and has been used in several applications. One of its first utilizations was the anatomical modeling of body structures that helps preoperative planning. In respiratory medicine, this technology has been essentially used in central airway diseases to produce 3D airway models and to create airway splints and prostheses. In the last decade, it has led to a transformation and allowed progress in personalized medicine, making patient-specific stents for individuals with complex airway problems. A patient-specific stent using 3D printing may minimize complications, improve quality of life, and reduce the need for repeated procedures. This review describes the recent advances in 3D printing technology, its use for developing airway prostheses to treat complex airway diseases, and the current evidence that supports its use.
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- Carlos Aravena
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Avasarala SK, Dutau H, Mehta AC. Forbearance with endobronchial stenting: cognisance before conviction. Eur Respir Rev 2023; 32:32/167/220189. [PMID: 36889785 PMCID: PMC10032587 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0189-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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Endobronchial stenting is an important aspect of the practice of interventional pulmonology. The most common indication for stenting is the management of clinically significant airway stenosis. The list of endobronchial stents available on the market continues to grow. More recently, patient-specific 3D-printed airway stents have been approved for use. Airway stenting should be considered only when all other options have been exhausted. Due to the environment of the airways and the stent-airway wall interactions, stent-related complications are common. Although stents can be placed in various clinical scenarios, they should only be placed in scenarios with proven clinical benefit. The unwarranted placement of a stent can expose the patient to complications with little or no clinical benefit. This article reviews and outlines the key principles of endobronchial stenting and important clinical scenarios in which stenting should be avoided.
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- Sameer K Avasarala
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University Hospitals - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Thoracic Oncology, Pleural Disease and Interventional Pulmonology Department, North University Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Li ZM, Wu Y, Li YH, Wu KP, Ren KW. Three-Dimensional, Printing-Assisted, Double-Y-Shaped Stent for the Treatment of a Giant Bronchoesophageal Fistula. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023; 34:1091-1093. [PMID: 36758742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2023.01.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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- Zong-Ming Li
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- 3D Printing Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China.
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Ntiamoah P, Gildea TR, Baiera A. Determination of patient-specific airway stent fit using novel 3D reconstruction measurement techniques: a 4-year follow-up of a patient. Ther Adv Respir Dis 2023; 17:17534666221137999. [PMID: 37158112 DOI: 10.1177/17534666221137999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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Managing complex benign airway disease is a major challenge in interventional pulmonology. With the introduction of additive manufacturing in the medical field, patient-specific (PS) implants are an innovate prospect for airway management. Historically, stents were oversized to resist migration. However, the optimal degree and impact of stent oversizing remains unclear. The ability to design stents based on computed tomography (CT) invites opportunity to understand sizing. Here, we report a novel three-dimensional (3D) image reconstruction tool to quantify fit repeatedly over time. Analysis of CT imaging before and after successive stent implants in a single patient with different areas of stenosis and malacia was done. Nine PS airway stents over 4 years (five left mainstem and four right mainstem) were studied. The distance between the airway model and stent was calculated. The CT images were correlated to stent designs in CloudCompare software (v2.10-alpha) for novel analysis. Heat map was exported depicting the distances between the airway and the stent to the clinician's prescribed stent model. Corresponding histograms containing distances, mean, and standard deviation were reported. It is possible to measure stent fit based on heat map quantification on patient imaging. Observation of the airway over time and stent change suggests that the airway became more open over time requiring increased stent diameters. The ability to design and measure stent fit over time can help quantify the utility and impact of PS silicone airway stent. The airway appears to display plasticity such that there is notable change in stent prescription over time.
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- Prince Ntiamoah
- Respiratory Institute, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Head, Section of Interventional Pulmonology, Repiratory Institute, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk M2-141, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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Reis ME, Bettencourt A, Ribeiro HM. The regulatory challenges of innovative customized combination products. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:821094. [PMID: 35935795 PMCID: PMC9354569 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.821094] [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: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background/aims Combination products are therapeutic and/or diagnostic products that can combine drugs and medical devices and which increasing complexity has raised new regulatory framework challenges. To reach the market, a combination product must be classified based on the principal mode of action (PMOA). However, research and technological progress has been leading to the development of novel combination products with no clearly defined PMOA, emphasizing the lack of a systematization process, thus challenging the correct classification of these products. To illustrate the regulatory challenge, two case studies are discussed: innovative combination products with PMOA that can change due to an external stimulus, specifically custom-made 3D-printed scaffolds with incorporated medicinal substances. Methods Data was collected through computational search engines, regulatory agencies and equally relevant associations. The analysis of the data resulted on this state-of-the-art review, a description of the decision-making process by the regulatory authorities, and case studies analysis that culminated in the proposal of a decision-tree scheme. Findings Current regulations do not fully address complex combination products namely personalized 3D-printed scaffolds. Two merged regulatory approaches are suggested along with the schematization of the rational assisted by a decision-tree tool. Conclusion Combination products have become increasingly sophisticated, which has furthered the need to develop multidisciplinary collaborations within the health sector to adapt to these innovative healthcare solutions as well as with regulators to overcome the challenges posed for their classification.
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Additive manufacturing in respiratory sciences - Current applications and future prospects. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 186:114341. [PMID: 35569558 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Additive Manufacturing (AM) comprises a variety of techniques that enable fabrication of customised objects with specific attributes. The versatility of AM procedures and constant technological improvements allow for their application in the development of medicinal products and medical devices. This review provides an overview of AM applications related to respiratory sciences. For this purpose, both fields of research are briefly introduced and the potential benefits of integrating AM to respiratory sciences at different levels of pharmaceutical development are highlighted. Tailored manufacturing of microstructures as a particle design approach in respiratory drug delivery will be discussed. At the dosage form level, we exemplify AM as an important link in the iterative loop of data driven inhaler design, rapid prototyping and in vitro testing. This review also presents the application of bioprinting in the respiratory field for design of biorelevant in vitro cellular models, followed by an overview of AM-related processes in preventive and therapeutic care. Finally, this review discusses future prospects of AM as a component in a digital health environment.
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Cornejo J, Cornejo-Aguilar JA, Vargas M, Helguero CG, Milanezi de Andrade R, Torres-Montoya S, Asensio-Salazar J, Rivero Calle A, Martínez Santos J, Damon A, Quiñones-Hinojosa A, Quintero-Consuegra MD, Umaña JP, Gallo-Bernal S, Briceño M, Tripodi P, Sebastian R, Perales-Villarroel P, De la Cruz-Ku G, Mckenzie T, Arruarana VS, Ji J, Zuluaga L, Haehn DA, Paoli A, Villa JC, Martinez R, Gonzalez C, Grossmann RJ, Escalona G, Cinelli I, Russomano T. Anatomical Engineering and 3D Printing for Surgery and Medical Devices: International Review and Future Exponential Innovations. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:6797745. [PMID: 35372574 PMCID: PMC8970887 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6797745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Three-dimensional printing (3DP) has recently gained importance in the medical industry, especially in surgical specialties. It uses different techniques and materials based on patients' needs, which allows bioprofessionals to design and develop unique pieces using medical imaging provided by computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Therefore, the Department of Biology and Medicine and the Department of Physics and Engineering, at the Bioastronautics and Space Mechatronics Research Group, have managed and supervised an international cooperation study, in order to present a general review of the innovative surgical applications, focused on anatomical systems, such as the nervous and craniofacial system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, genitourinary system, and musculoskeletal system. Finally, the integration with augmented, mixed, virtual reality is analyzed to show the advantages of personalized treatments, taking into account the improvements for preoperative, intraoperative planning, and medical training. Also, this article explores the creation of devices and tools for space surgery to get better outcomes under changing gravity conditions.
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- José Cornejo
- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, La Molina, Lima 15024, Peru
- Department of Medicine and Biology & Department of Physics and Engineering, Bioastronautics and Space Mechatronics Research Group, Lima 15024, Peru
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- Robotics and Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, FL, USA
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, Instituto de Cardiología-Fundación Cardioinfantil, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá DC, Colombia
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- Villamedic Group, Lima, Peru
- Clínica Internacional, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Surgery, Northwest Hospital, Randallstown, MD, USA
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- Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru
- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia
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- Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Institut of Image-Guided Surgery (IHU-Strasbourg), Strasbourg, France
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- Experimental Surgery and Simulation Center, Department of Digestive Surgery, Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Aerospace Human Factors Association, Aerospace Medical Association, VA, USA
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Ratwani AP, Davis A, Maldonado F. Current practices in the management of central airway obstruction. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2022; 28:45-51. [PMID: 34720097 DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Airway obstruction continues to cause substantial pulmonary morbidity and mortality. We present a review of classic, current, and evolving management techniques, highlighting recently published studies on the topic. Recommendations have historically been primarily based on anecdotal experience, case reports, and retrospective studies, but more solid evidence has emerged in the last decade. RECENT FINDINGS Novel endobronchial stents are being developed to mitigate the issues of stent migration, mucus plugging, fracture, and granulation tissue formation. Endobronchial drug delivery has become an active area of translational and clinical research, especially with regards to antineoplastic agents used for malignant airway stenosis. Even classic or updated techniques such as spray cryotherapy, injections of mitomycin-c, and balloon dilation have recently been examined in methodologically sound studies. Finally, recently published data have confirmed that patient breathlessness and quality of life improve significantly with therapeutic airway interventions. A multimodal and multidisciplinary approach to patient care is key to achieving the best outcomes. SUMMARY The treatment of central airway stenosis is often multimodal and should focus on patient-centric factors, taking into account risks and benefits of the procedure, operator, and center expertise, and always occur in the context of a multidisciplinary approach. Evidence-based clinical research is increasingly driving patient management.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Turek P, Pakla P, Budzik G, Lewandowski B, Przeszłowski Ł, Dziubek T, Wolski S, Frańczak J. Procedure Increasing the Accuracy of Modelling and the Manufacturing of Surgical Templates with the Use of 3D Printing Techniques, Applied in Planning the Procedures of Reconstruction of the Mandible. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10235525. [PMID: 34884227 PMCID: PMC8658254 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10235525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The application of anatomical models and surgical templates in maxillofacial surgery allows, among other benefits, the increase of precision and the shortening of the operation time. Insufficiently precise anastomosis of the broken parts of the mandible may adversely affect the functioning of this organ. Applying the modern mechanical engineering methods, including computer-aided design methods (CAD), reverse engineering (RE), and rapid prototyping (RP), a procedure used to shorten the data processing time and increase the accuracy of modelling anatomical structures and the surgical templates with the use of 3D printing techniques was developed. The basis for developing and testing this procedure was the medical imaging data DICOM of patients treated at the Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic of the Fryderyk Chopin Provincial Clinical Hospital in Rzeszów. The patients were operated on because of malignant tumours of the floor of the oral cavity and the necrosis of the mandibular corpus, requiring an extensive resection of the soft tissues and resection of the mandible. Familiarity with and the implementation of the developed procedure allowed doctors to plan the operation precisely and prepare the surgical templates and tools in terms of the expected accuracy of the procedures. The models obtained based on this procedure shortened the operation time and increased the accuracy of performance, which accelerated the patient’s rehabilitation in the further course of events.
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- Paweł Turek
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Rzeszów University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland; (G.B.); (Ł.P.); (T.D.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Fryderyk Chopin Clinical Voivodeship Hospital No.1 in Rzeszów, 35-055 Rzeszów, Poland; (P.P.); (B.L.); (J.F.)
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Rzeszów University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland; (G.B.); (Ł.P.); (T.D.)
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Fryderyk Chopin Clinical Voivodeship Hospital No.1 in Rzeszów, 35-055 Rzeszów, Poland; (P.P.); (B.L.); (J.F.)
- Collegium Medicum, University of Rzeszów, 35-315 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Rzeszów University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland; (G.B.); (Ł.P.); (T.D.)
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Rzeszów University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland; (G.B.); (Ł.P.); (T.D.)
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- Faculty of Mathematics and Applied Physics, Rzeszów University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland;
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Fryderyk Chopin Clinical Voivodeship Hospital No.1 in Rzeszów, 35-055 Rzeszów, Poland; (P.P.); (B.L.); (J.F.)
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Park S, Ahn J, Yoon SU, Choo KS, Kim HJ, Chung M, Kim HY. Prediction of endotracheal tube size using a printed three-dimensional airway model in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease: a prospective, single-center, single-group study. Korean J Anesthesiol 2021; 74:333-341. [PMID: 34053213 PMCID: PMC8342841 DOI: 10.4097/kja.21114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background To determine the correct size of endotracheal tubes (ETTs) for endotracheal intubation of pediatric patients, new methods have been investigated. Although the three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has been successful in the field of surgery, there are not many studies in the field of anesthesia. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of a 3D airway model for prediction of the correct ETT size, and compare the results with a conventional age-based formula in pediatric patients. Methods Thirty-five pediatric patients under six years of age who were scheduled for congenital heart surgery were enrolled. In the pre-anesthetic period, the patient’s computed tomography (CT) images were converted to Standard Triangle Language (STL) files using the 3D conversion program. A Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) type 3D printer was used to print 3D airway models from the sub-glottis to the upper carina. ETT size was selected by inserting various sized cuffed-ETTs to a printed 3D airway model. Results The 3D method selected the correct ETT size in 21 out of 35 pediatric patients (60%), whereas the age-based formula selected the correct ETT size in 9 patients (26%). Conclusions Prediction of the correct size of ETTs using a printed 3D airway model demonstrated better results than the age-based formula. This suggests that the selection of ETT size using a printed 3D airway model may be feasible for helping minimize re-intubation attempts and complications in patients with congenital heart disease and/or those with an abnormal range of growth and development.
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- Seyeon Park
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
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- Departmentsof Radiology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Yangsan, Korea
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Mencattelli M, Mondal A, Miale R, Van Story D, Peine J, Li Y, Artoni A, Kaza AK, Dupont PE. In Vivo Molding of Airway Stents. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2021; 31:2010525. [PMID: 34335133 PMCID: PMC8323946 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202010525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Like ready-to-wear clothing, medical devices come in a fixed set of sizes. While this may accommodate a large fraction of the patient population, others must either experience suboptimal results due to poor sizing or must do without the device. Although techniques have been proposed to fabricate patient-specific devices in advance of a procedure, this process is expensive and time consuming. An alternative solution that provides every patient with a tailored fit is to create devices that can be customized to the patient's anatomy as they are delivered. This paper reports an in vivo molding process in which a soft flexible photocurable stent is delivered into the trachea or bronchi over a UV-transparent balloon. The balloon is expanded such that the stent conforms to the varying cross-sectional shape of the airways. UV light is then delivered through the balloon curing the stent into its expanded conformal shape. The potential of this method is demonstrated using phantom, ex vivo and in vivo experiments. This approach can produce stents providing equivalent airway support to those made from standard materials while providing a customized fit.
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- Margherita Mencattelli
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 USA; currently at Therapeutic Technology Design and Development Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 USA; currently at Institute of Biomedical & Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Industriale, Universita di Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 2, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 USA
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Agrawal A. Interventional Pulmonology: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances in Bronchoscopy. Am J Ther 2021; 28:e204-e216. [PMID: 33590989 DOI: 10.1097/mjt.0000000000001344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Interventional pulmonology is a rapidly evolving subspecialty of pulmonary medicine that offers advanced consultative and procedural services to patients with airway diseases, pleural diseases, as well as in the diagnosis and management of patients with thoracic malignancy. AREAS OF UNCERTAINTY The institution of lung cancer screening modalities as well as the search of additional minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment modalities for lung cancer and other chronic lung diseases has led to an increased focus on the field of interventional pulmonology. Rapid advancements in the field over the last 2 decades has led to development of various new minimally invasive bronchoscopic approaches and techniques for patients with cancer as well as for patients with chronic lung diseases. DATA SOURCES A review of literature was performed using PubMed database to identify all articles published up till October 2020 relevant to the field of interventional pulmonology and bronchoscopy. The reference list of each article was searched to look for additional articles, and all relevant articles were included in the article. THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES Newer technologies are now available such navigation platforms to diagnose and possibly treat peripheral pulmonary nodules, endobronchial ultrasound in diagnosis of mediastinal and hilar adenopathy as well as cryobiopsy in the diagnosis of diffuse lung diseases. In addition, flexible and rigid bronchoscopy continues to provide new and expanding ability to manage patients with benign and malignant central airway obstruction. Interventions are also available for diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema that were traditionally treated with medical management alone. CONCLUSIONS With continued high quality research and an increasing body of evidence, interventional bronchoscopy has enormous potential to provide both safe and effective options for patients with a variety of lung diseases.
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- Abhinav Agrawal
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New Hyde Park, NY
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Kim HS, Khemasuwan D, Diaz-Mendoza J, Mehta AC. Management of tracheo-oesophageal fistula in adults. Eur Respir Rev 2020; 29:29/158/200094. [PMID: 33153989 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0094-2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) is a pathological connection between the trachea and the oesophagus that is associated with various underlying conditions including malignancies, infections, inhalation injuries and traumatic damage. As the condition spans multiple organ systems with varying aetiologies and acuities, TOF poses unique diagnostic and management challenges to pulmonologists, gastroenterologists and thoracic surgeons alike. Although stents have been a cornerstone in the management of TOF, there exists a large gap in our understanding of their efficacy and precise methodology, making stenting procedure both art and science. TOFs relating to underlying oesophageal or tracheal malignancies require advanced understanding of the airway and digestive tract anatomy, dimensions of the fistula, stent characteristics and types, and the interplay between the oesophageal stent and the airway stent if dual stenting procedure is elected. In this review article, we review the most up-to-date data on risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, management methods and prognosis. Consequently, this article serves to evaluate current therapeutic strategies and the future directions in the areas of 3D-printed stents, over-the-scope clipping systems, tissue matrices and atrial septal closure devices.
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- Hyun S Kim
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, St Elizabeth Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, St Elizabeth Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Dept of Medicine, Lerner College of Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Mathanlal T, Israel Nazarious M, Mantas-Nakhai R, Zorzano MP, Martin-Torres J. ATMO-vent: An adapted breathing atmosphere for COVID-19 patients. HARDWAREX 2020; 8:e00145. [PMID: 33015423 PMCID: PMC7518965 DOI: 10.1016/j.ohx.2020.e00145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The ongoing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has been one of the most significant challenges to humankind in centuries. The extremely contagious nature of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has put forth an immense pressure on the health sector. In order to mitigate the stress on the healthcare systems especially to battle the crisis of mechanical ventilators, we have designed a modular, and robust DIY ventilator, ATMO-Vent (Atmospheric Mixture Optimization Ventilator) which can be fully mounted within two days by two operators. The ATMO-Vent has been designed using low-cost, robust, Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) components, with many features comparable to a full-fledged ventilator. ATMO-Vent has been designed based on the United Kingdom Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (UK-MHRA) guidelines for Rapidly Manufactured Ventilator System (RMVS), yet is scalable to the specific requirements of different countries. ATMO-Vent is capable of adjusting the Fraction of Inspiratory Oxygen (FiO2) levels, Tidal Volume (TV), frequency of breaths, Inspiratory/Expiratory ratio (I/E), Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP) and Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP). ATMO-Vent can operate in two modes - Continuous Mandatory Ventilation (CMV) using Volume-Controlled Ventilation (VCV) and in Assisted Control (AC) mode with pressure triggered by the patient. ATMO-Vent has undergone rigorous testing and qualifies under Class B Electric and Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements of EN 55,011 CISPR 11 standards.
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- Thasshwin Mathanlal
- Group of Atmospheric Science, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå, University of Technology, Luleå 97 187, Sweden
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- Group of Atmospheric Science, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå, University of Technology, Luleå 97 187, Sweden
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- Group of Atmospheric Science, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå, University of Technology, Luleå 97 187, Sweden
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- Group of Atmospheric Science, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå, University of Technology, Luleå 97 187, Sweden
- Centro de Astrobiología (CSIC-INTA), Torrejon de Ardoz, 28850 Madrid, Spain
- School of Geosciences, University of Aberdeen, Meston Building, King's College, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UK
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- Group of Atmospheric Science, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå, University of Technology, Luleå 97 187, Sweden
- Instituto Andaluz de Ciencias de la Tierra (CSIC-UGR), 18100 Granada, Spain
- School of Geosciences, University of Aberdeen, Meston Building, King's College, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UK
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Weems AC, Pérez-Madrigal MM, Arno MC, Dove AP. 3D Printing for the Clinic: Examining Contemporary Polymeric Biomaterials and Their Clinical Utility. Biomacromolecules 2020; 21:1037-1059. [PMID: 32058702 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b01539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The advent of additive manufacturing offered the potential to revolutionize clinical medicine, particularly with patient-specific implants across a range of tissue types. However, to date, there are very few examples of polymers being used for additive processes in clinical settings. The state of the art with regards to 3D printable polymeric materials being exploited to produce novel clinically relevant implants is discussed here. We focus on the recent advances in the development of implantable, polymeric medical devices and tissue scaffolds without diverging extensively into bioprinting. By introducing the major 3D printing techniques along with current advancements in biomaterials, we hope to provide insight into how these fields may continue to advance while simultaneously reviewing the ongoing work in the field.
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- Andrew C Weems
- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K
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- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K
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- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K
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