MIT and Boston Children's Hospital create automated process for 3D model creation from MRIs

[Dr. Mike]

Just read this very interesting article. I think the article oversimplifies the situation a bit, as the system seems to be designed primarily for cardiac MR angiography and not for MRIs in general, but nonetheless, it is an impressive advance.

 

http://news.mit.edu/2015/3-d-printed-heart-models-surgery-0917

 

[vlad]

Cardiac surgery simulated with 3D printed medical models at Toronto Hospital for Sick Children.

Video:

 

 

Article:

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/01/08/surgeons-at-sick-kids-practise-infant-surgery-with-3d-printed-hearts.html

[vlad]

Cardiac and vascular models for pre-op planning with stenting at University of Minnesota:

 

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/05/26/scientists-recreate-heart-3d-printer/