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Comprehensive, yet concise, 3D Printing for the Radiologist presents an overview of three-dimensional printing at the point of care. Focusing on opportunities and challenges in radiology practice, this up-to-date reference covers computer-aided design principles, quality assurance, training, and guidance for integrating 3D printing across radiology subspecialties. Practicing and trainee radiologists, surgeons, researchers, and imaging specialists will find this an indispensable resource for furthering their understanding of the current state and future outlooks for 3D printing in clinical medicine.
- Covers a wide range of topics, including basic principles of 3D printing, quality assurance, regulatory perspectives, and practical implementation in medical training and practice.
- Addresses the challenges associated with 3D printing integration in clinical settings, such as reimbursement, regulatory issues, and training.
- Features concise chapters from a team of multidisciplinary chapter authors, including practicing radiologists, researchers, and engineers.
- Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient, resource.
List of contents
1. An Abbreviated History of Medical 3D Printing
Andy Christensen
2. Medical Imaging Technologies and Imaging Considerations for 3D Printed Anatomic Models
Nicole Wake, Jana Vincent and Fraser Robb
3. Image Segmentation and Nonuniformity Correction Methods
Jingyun Chen, Louisa Bokacheva and Henry Rusinek
4. Computer-Aided Design Principles for Anatomic Modeling
Sarah Rimini, Jana Vincent and Nicole Wake
5. 3D Printing Principles and Technologies
Peter Liacouras and Nicole Wake
6. 3D Printed Anatomic Models and Guides
Amy Elizabeth Alexander and Nicole Wake
7. Quality Assurance of 3D Printed Anatomic Models
Nicole Wake, Benjamin Johnson and Shuai Leng
8. Documentation and Reimbursement for 3D Printed Anatomic Models and Guides
Jane Matsumoto and Kenneth C. Wang
9. Regulatory Perspectives for 3D Printing at the Point of Care
Nicole Wake and Andy Christensen
10. 3D Printing in Radiology/Medical Education
Judah Burns, Mohammad Mansouri and Nicole Wake
11. 3D Printing in Interventional Radiology
Kapil Wattamwar and Nicole Wake
12. 3D Printing in Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy
Alejandro Amor, Lee Goddard, Pamela DuPré and Nicole Wake
13. 3D Printing in Forensic Radiology
Kiaran McGee, Ross Reichard and Jonathan Morris
14. 3D Printed Imaging Phantoms
Nicole Wake, Carlotta Ianniello, Ryan Brown and Christopher M. Collins
15. Considerations for Starting a 3D Printing Lab in the Department of Radiology
Nicole Wake
16. The Future of Medical 3D Printing in Radiology
Adam E. Jakus, Yu-Hui Huang and Nicole Wake
