Assessment of optimization of computed tomography angiography protocols for follow-up type B aortic dissection patients by using a 3D-printed model

Wu CA, Squelch A, Sun Z | Journal of 3D Printing in Medicine, 6(3) (ePub ahead of print) (2022) Keywords: 3D printing • aortic dissection • computed tomography angiography • dose • optimization • thoracic endovascular aortic repair To address concerns associated with exposing patients to repeated doses of radiation during the clinical treatment, this study aimed to investigate optimal computed tomography angiography (CTA) scanning protocols for patients with aortic dissection (AD) following thoracic endovascular aortic repair. To conduct this analysis, a 3D-printed model was generated to represent the relevant section of a patient's aorta affected by AD. This patient-specific AD model...