In the discipline of rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS), 3-dimensional (3D) printing has found meaningful application in areas including preoperative surgical planning as well as in surgical education. However, its scope of use may be limited due to the perception among surgeons that there exists a prohibitively high initial investment in resources and time to acquire the requisite technical expertise. Nevertheless, given the ever decreasing cost of advancing technology coupled with the need to understand the complex spatial relationships of the paranasal sinuses and skull base, the use of 3D printing in rhinology and ESBS is poised to blossom.
Objective
Help the reader identify current or potential future uses of 3D printing technology relevant to their rhinologic clinical or educational practice.
Methods
A review of published literature relating to 3D printing in rhinology and ESBS was performed.
Results
Results were reviewed and organized into 5 overarching categories including an overview of the 3D printing process as well as applications of 3D printing including (1) surgical planning, (2) custom prosthetics and implants, (3) patient education, and (4) surgical teaching and assessment.
Conclusion
In the discipline of rhinology and ESBS, 3D printing finds use in the areas of presurgical planning, patient education, prosthesis creation, and trainee education. As this technology moves forward, these products will be more broadly available to providers in the clinical and educational setting. The possible applications are vast and have great potential to positively impact surgical training, patient satisfaction, and most importantly, patient outcomes.
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