Utility of Three-Dimensional Printed Model in Biventricular Repair of Complex Congenital Cardiac Defects: Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Heterotaxy is a rare syndrome associated with cardiac complexity, anatomic variability and high morbidity and mortality. It is often challenging to visualize and provide an accurate diagnosis of the cardiac anatomy prior to surgery with the use of conventional imaging techniques. We report a unique case demonstrating how the use of three-dimensional (3D) cardiac printed model allowed us to better understand the anatomical complexity and plan a tailored surgical approach for successful biventricular repair in a patient with heterotaxy syndrome.

Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Heart Disease in Children

“…In the next paper, Dr. Betancourt and her associates from The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio/Baylor College of Medicine, San Antonio, TX, USA, review the utility of a three-dimensional printed model in the biventricular repair of complex CHDs [ 9 ]. They report a case of heterotaxy syndrome in which a 3D-printed prototype allowed them to better comprehend the complex cardiac anatomy and helped in pre-surgical planning and the execution of a successful biventricular repair.…”

Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Heart Disease in Children

“…In the next paper, Dr. Betancourt and her associates from The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio/Baylor College of Medicine, San Antonio, TX, USA, review the utility of a three-dimensional printed model in the biventricular repair of complex CHDs [ 6 ]. They report a case of heterotaxy syndrome in which a 3D printed prototype allowed them to better comprehend the complex cardiac anatomy and helped in pre-surgical planning and executing a successful biventricular repair.…”