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Can 3D printed anatomy help save lives?

Can 3D printed anatomy help save lives?

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For decades, diagnoses and surgical plans have been made based on x-rays and scans. At Boston Children’s Hospital, patient safety is being ensured by a Simulator Program that employs a 3D printer to replicate the exact anatomy of a patient. Can 3D-printed anatomies also save lives? Detours episode 2 debuts tomorrow.