Zastosowanie stereolitografii do wytwarzania modeli medycznych

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Background: The aim of the study is to present the technique of making medical models, describe the process of accomplishing this using stereolithography, a Rapid Prototyping method, and report our own preliminary experiences using this technology. Material/Methods: Nine medical models were made at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Rzeszów University of Technology using stereolithography technology. An SLA 250 device by 3D Systems and SL-5170 resin were used. Images from CT and MR examinations performed in the Radiology Department of the Collegium Medicum Jagiellonian University served as the data defining the physical models. Results: Medical models were made with the help of stereolithography technology using equipment available in Poland. Qualitative evaluation of the models showed very good correspondence with the imaged anatomical elements. Conclusions: Using Rapid Prototyping technology in medicine may be beneficial for both physicians and patients. However, for wide-spread use of this me