3D models in congenital heart disease
Research type
Research Study
Full title
3D MODELS FOR INTERVENTIONAL AND SURGICAL PLANNING IN CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
IRAS ID
207103
Contact name
Kuberan Pushparajah
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Complex congenital heart disease (CHD) can represent a challenge for surgical and interventional planning. Moreover, their anatomical details can be difficult to understand for trainees. In these cases, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) are common diagnostic tools and are usually requested for further assessment when the need for a new therapeutic step is approaching. Both imaging techniques are commonly used for 3D printing by segmenting the region of interest depending on the patient’s disease and medical history [1]. Recent publications have shown their usefulness in surgical and interventional cardiac procedures [2-7].
Their benefit has also been tested when explaining pathology and mechanisms of disease to patients and to their relatives [4].
Although there is an increasing amount of reports in literature about their usefulness as medical tools, little is known about the accuracy of the segmentation-to-print process, the influence of the several available printer technologies or on the educational value of 3D printed models.
In this project, we will assess their utility for surgical and interventional planning. 3D models would be created from patients imaging techniques acquired for a clinical purpose (MRI and CT).
Their usefulness will be evaluated by questionnaires that will be completed by surgeons and paediatric cardiologists from GSTT.REC name
London - Westminster Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/LO/1483
Date of REC Opinion
8 Sep 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion