Comprehensive, yet concise, ۳D Printing for the Radiologist presents an overview of three-dimensional printing at the point of care.  Focusing on opportunities and challenges in radiology practice, this up-to-date reference covers computer-aided design principles, quality assurance, training, and guidance for integrating 3D printing across radiology subspecialties. Practicing and trainee radiologists, surgeons, researchers, and imaging specialists will find this an indispensable resource for furthering their understanding of the current state and future outlooks for 3D printing in clinical medicine.

• Covers a wide range of topics, including basic principles of 3D printing, quality assurance, regulatory perspectives, and practical implementation in medical training and practice.
• Addresses the challenges associated with 3D printing integration in clinical settings, such as reimbursement, regulatory issues, and training.
• Features concise chapters from a team of multidisciplinary chapter authors, including practicing radiologists, researchers, and engineers.
• Consolidates today’s available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient, resource.

Contents

۱. An Abbreviated History of Medical 3D Printing
۲. Medical Imaging Technologies and Imaging Considerations for 3D Printed Anatomic Models
۳. Image Segmentation and Nonuniformity Correction Methods
۴. Computer-Aided Design Principles for Anatomic Modeling
۵. ۳D Printing Principles and Technologies
۶. ۳D Printed Anatomic Models and Guides
۷. Quality Assurance of 3D Printed Anatomic Models
۸. Documentation and Reimbursement for 3D Printed Anatomic Models and Guides
۹. Regulatory Perspectives for 3D Printing in Hospitals
۱۰. ۳D Printing in Radiology Education
۱۱. ۳D Printing in Interventional Radiology
۱۲. ۳D Printing in Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy
۱۳. ۳D Printing in Forensic Radiology
۱۴. ۳D Printed Imaging Phantoms
۱۵. Considerations for Starting a 3D Printing Lab in the Department of Radiology
۱۶. The Future of Medical 3D Printing in Radiology