TY - JOUR AU - Kwok, Jackson K. S. AU - Lau, Rainbow W. H. AU - Zhao, Ze-Rui AU - Yu, Peter S. Y. AU - Ho, Jacky Y. K. AU - Chow, Simon C. Y. AU - Wan, Innes Y. P. AU - Ng, Calvin S. H. PY - 2018 TI - Multi-dimensional printing in thoracic surgery: current and future applications JF - Journal of Thoracic Disease; Vol 10, Supplement 6 (April 03, 2018): Journal of Thoracic Disease [Asia Thoracic Cancer Care Summit 2018 (Part I)] Y2 - 2018 KW - N2 - Three-dimensional (3D) printing has been gaining much attention in the medical field in recent years. At present, 3D printing most commonly contributes in pre-operative surgical planning of complicated surgery. It is also utilized for producing personalized prosthesis, well demonstrated by the customized rib cage, vertebral body models and customized airway splints. With on-going research and development, it will likely play an increasingly important role across the surgical fields. This article reviews current application of 3D printing in thoracic surgery and also provides a brief overview on the extended and updated use of 3D printing in bioprinting and 4D printing. UR - https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/19968