Creation of Three-dimensional Anatomic Models in Pediatric Surgical Patients Using Cross-sectional Imaging: A Demonstration of Low-cost Methods and Applications

Abstract

Pediatric surgery patients often present with complex congenital anomalies or other conditions requiring deep understanding of their intricate anatomy. Commercial applications and services exist for the conversion of cross-sectional imaging data into three-dimensional (3D) models for education and preoperative planning. However, the associated costs and lack of familiarity may discourage their use in centers with limited resources. The purpose of this report is to present a low-cost, reproducible method for generating 3D images to visualize patient anatomy.

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