Fig. 3
From: Point-of-care 3D printing: a low-cost approach to teaching carotid artery stenting
3D Printing Orientation and Final Model. A. Print build preparation as organized in PreForm™ (Formlabs, Somerville, Massachusetts, USA). Inside the carotid arteries, support strands are nearly completely avoided using this orientation. After printing, the model is cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and postcured using UV light in a Form Cure ™ module. Next, the outer strands are removed mechanically by hand. B. The 3D-printed model, with apparent translucency, printed in Clear Formlabs™ Resin. We note the wall of the right carotid artery is left open after deroofing. Catheter sheat is in place within the right internal carotid artery, ready for stent deployment