3D Stereolithography for hollow cerebral aneurysm models

The use of 3D models in planning and simulation of surgical activity is becoming more and more an effective tool to acquire information crucial for formulating a strategy in the treatment of aneurysms, improving the safety and the success of the surgical procedure. These preoperative activities have been made possible by stereolithography printer (SLA) technology that can replicate geometries customized on patients’ anatomy. This can be obtained from the DICOM data of the patient that are converted to CAD and processed by a 3D printer.