Creation of three-dimensional physical models based on CT images (first experience)
The algorithm of creating three-dimensional physical model of cerebral arteries based on data obtained using the computed tomography method is described in this paper. The properties of the physical model (strength, transparency, color, elasticity, resistance to deformation) depends on the appropriate characteristics of the production materials. The quality of received model depends on the type of 3D printer and its settings. Models can be used by students for visual aids during study of basic subjects (such as normal and pathological anatomy) and special disciplines such as neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, etc. The obtained personalized models can be used for preoperative training to practice surgical skills and modeling the stages of surgical intervention (4 figs, bibliography: 5 refs).