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Advanced Image Segmentation and Modeling

Guest Edited by Dr. Nicole Wake

Medical 3D printing applications continue to expand, making the need for accurate, rapid image segmentation and 3D modeling an important component of a hospital-based workflow. This series aims to highlight original research and comprehensive review articles that focus on image segmentation, 3D modeling and quality control of anatomic models and associated devices.

This collection of articles is being sponsored by Materialise, and all submissions have undergone the regular peer review process.


  1. Single field Orthovoltage radiation is an acceptable modality used for the treatment of nasal cutaneous cancer. However, this technique has dosimetric pitfalls and unnecessary excessive exposure of radiation t...

    Authors: Jui Chih Cheng, Arbind Dubey, James Beck, David Sasaki, Ahmet Leylek and Shrinivas Rathod
    Citation: 3D Printing in Medicine 2022 8:8
    Content type: Research Published on:

  3. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are burgeoning technologies that have the potential to greatly enhance patient care. Visualizing patient-specific three-dimensional (3D) imaging data in these en...

    Authors: Nicole Wake, Andrew B. Rosenkrantz, William C. Huang, James S. Wysock, Samir S. Taneja, Daniel K. Sodickson and Hersh Chandarana
    Citation: 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:34
    Content type: Technical Note Published on:

  4. Material extrusion is used to 3D print anatomic models and guides. Sterilization is required if a 3D printed part touches the patient during an intervention. Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) is one method of ...

    Authors: Mauricio Toro, Aura Cardona, Daniel Restrepo and Laura Buitrago
    Citation: 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:29
    Content type: Research Published on:

    The Correction to this article has been published in 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:37

  5. Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) is increasingly being used in selected patients as a minimal invasive approach to carotid endarterectomy. Despite the long standing tradition of endovascular treatments, visual fe...

    Authors: Pieter De Backer, Charlotte Allaeys, Charlotte Debbaut and Roel Beelen
    Citation: 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:27
    Content type: Research Published on:

    The Correction to this article has been published in 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:37

  6. 3D printed models of pediatric hearts with congenital heart disease have been proven helpful in simulation training of diagnostic and interventional catheterization. However, anatomically accurate 3D printed m...

    Authors: Carina Hopfner, Andre Jakob, Anja Tengler, Maximilian Grab, Nikolaus Thierfelder, Barbara Brunner, Alisa Thierij and Nikolaus A. Haas
    Citation: 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:25
    Content type: Technical Note Published on:

    The Correction to this article has been published in 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:37

  7. Training in retrograde intrarenal surgery for the treatment of renal stone disease is a challenging task due to the unique complexity of the procedure. This study introduces a series of 3D printed models of up...

    Authors: Luca Orecchia, Diego Manfrin, Stefano Germani, Dario Del Fabbro, Anastasios D. Asimakopoulos, Enrico Finazzi Agrò and Roberto Miano
    Citation: 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:15
    Content type: Research Published on:

    The Correction to this article has been published in 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:37

  8. Three-dimensional (3D)-printed saw guides are frequently used to optimize osteotomy results and are usually designed based on computed tomography (CT), despite the radiation burden, as radiation-less alternati...

    Authors: Koen Willemsen, Mirte H. M. Ketel, Frank Zijlstra, Mateusz C. Florkow, Ruurd J. A. Kuiper, Bart C. H. van der Wal, Harrie Weinans, Behdad Pouran, Freek J. Beekman, Peter R. Seevinck and Ralph J. B. Sakkers
    Citation: 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:13
    Content type: Research Published on:

    The Correction to this article has been published in 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:37

  9. This study reports on a new method for the development of multi-color and multi-material realistic Knee Joint anatomical models with unique features. In particular, the design of a fibers matrix structure that...

    Authors: Oliver Grimaldo Ruiz and Yasin Dhaher
    Citation: 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:12
    Content type: Research Published on:

    The Correction to this article has been published in 3D Printing in Medicine 2021 7:37