The role of three-dimensional printing in the surgical management of breast cancer

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Abstract

A patient-specific 3-dimensional printed model (3DPM) of a woman with breast cancer was created. Mastectomy was favored as BCS would necessitate significant breast size alteration due to the extent of disease. After review of the 3D printed model, the patient and surgeon agreed on breast-conserving surgery. Use of patient-specific 3DPM in the setting of breast cancer may aid patient decision making and surgical planning, leading to enhanced surgical and oncological outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)897-902
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of surgical oncology
Volume120
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2019

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • breast cancer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Oncology

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