From bench to bedside: 3D reconstruction and printing as a valuable tool for the chest wall surgeon

Prospective study of 130 patients demonstrates that 3D CT reconstruction and printing for preoperative planning in minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair achieves 92.3% optimal implant-deformity match. Custom prebent implants based on 3D printed templates minimize intraoperative adjustments and eliminate need for implant flipping or removal.