Author/Authors :
Kelil, Tatiana University of California - San Francisco - CA , USA , Galstyan, Arpine University of California - San Francisco - CA , USA , Bunker, Michael J. University of California - San Francisco - CA , USA , Mukhtar, Rita University of California - San Francisco - CA , USA , Lobo, Fluvio University of Florida - Technology Pkwy - Orlando - FL , USA , Sims, Robert University of Florida - Technology Pkwy - Orlando - FL , USA , Inziello, James University of Florida - Technology Pkwy - Orlando - FL , USA , Stubbs, Jack University of Florida - Technology Pkwy - Orlando - FL , USA
Abstract :
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a method by which two-dimensional (2D) virtual data is converted to 3D objects
by depositing various raw materials into successive layers. Even though the technology was invented almost 40
years ago, a rapid expansion in medical applications of 3D printing has only been observed in the last few years.
3D printing has been applied in almost every subspecialty of medicine for pre-surgical planning, production of
patient-specific surgical devices, simulation, and training. While there are multiple review articles describing
utilization of 3D printing in various disciplines, there is paucity of literature addressing applications of 3D printing in
breast cancer management. Herein, we review the current applications of 3D printing in breast cancer
management and discuss the potential impact on future practices.
Keywords :
Applications , 3D printing , breast cancer management , Three-dimensional (3D) printing
