Biomaterials and technologies of 3D printing in surgical training on otorhinolaryngology: a revision
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Keywords
printing, three-dimensional, otorhinolaryngology, simulation training, models, temporal bone
Abstract
Additive manufacturing technology or 3D printing has positioned itself as a cross-cutting tool of increasing use in the productive and scientific world that has given the possibility of designing and creating different elements and models of varying complexity. In the bio- medical area, it has presented a significant increase in its applications over time, currently having relevance in areas such as surgical planning, the creation of prostheses, anatomical models for education and surgical training. Currently there are various difficulties that li- mit surgical training, especially in certain areas of otorhinolaryngology such as ear surgery. The objective of this narrative review was to update the uses of 3D printing technology for the creation of models for surgical training in otorhinolaryngology, highlighting its potential uses in otology, rhinology, skull base and airway surgery.
