Department of Neurosurgery, University of Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Research Article
3D Printing of the Cerebral Vasculature Exceptionally using Freeware: A Quick and Easy Guide Technical Note
Author(s): Alexander Küffer* and Luca Regli
High-resolution 3D reconstructions of the cerebral vasculature are essential for preoperative planning of complex
interventions in vascular neurosurgery. Quick-segmentation algorithms provided by expensive radiology applications
often result in unsatisfactory 3D reconstructions. Here we show how to quickly segment and print a detailed 3D
model of the cerebral vasculature without extensive knowledge in 3D modeling. Exceptionally using freeware, the
total costs for the generation of a real size model of the circle of Willis are less than $10. The 3D models will be
particularly valuable during preoperative planning and for patient information. .. View more»