Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in superficial brachytherapy
The aim of this work is to provide an overview of the current state of additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, within superficial brachytherapy (BT). Several comprehensive database searches were performed to find publications linked to AM in superficial BT. Twenty-eight core publ...
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| author | Robert Bellis Agata Rembielak Elizabeth A. Barnes Moti Paudel Ananth Ravi |
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| description | The aim of this work is to provide an overview of the current state of additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, within superficial brachytherapy (BT). Several comprehensive database searches were performed to find publications linked to AM in superficial BT. Twenty-eight core publications were found, which can be grouped under general categories of clinical cases, physical and dosimetric evaluations, proof-of-concept cases, design process assessments, and economic feasibility studies. Each study demonstrated a success regarding AM implementation and collectively, they provided benefits over traditional applicator fabrication techniques. Publications of AM in superficial BT have increased significantly in the last 5 years. This is likely due to associated efficiency and consistency benefits; though, more evidences are needed to determine the true extent of these benefits. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-52d521b140a6484aa6ff01401291d2922022-12-22T02:19:39ZengTermedia Publishing HouseJournal of Contemporary Brachytherapy1689-832X2081-28412021-08-0113446848210.5114/jcb.2021.10860244976Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in superficial brachytherapyRobert BellisAgata RembielakElizabeth A. BarnesMoti PaudelAnanth RaviThe aim of this work is to provide an overview of the current state of additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, within superficial brachytherapy (BT). Several comprehensive database searches were performed to find publications linked to AM in superficial BT. Twenty-eight core publications were found, which can be grouped under general categories of clinical cases, physical and dosimetric evaluations, proof-of-concept cases, design process assessments, and economic feasibility studies. Each study demonstrated a success regarding AM implementation and collectively, they provided benefits over traditional applicator fabrication techniques. Publications of AM in superficial BT have increased significantly in the last 5 years. This is likely due to associated efficiency and consistency benefits; though, more evidences are needed to determine the true extent of these benefits.https://www.termedia.pl/Additive-manufacturing-3D-printing-in-superficial-brachytherapy,54,44976,1,1.htmladditive manufacturing 3d printing brachytherapy skin superficial applicator keratinocyte carcinoma. |
| spellingShingle | Robert Bellis Agata Rembielak Elizabeth A. Barnes Moti Paudel Ananth Ravi Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in superficial brachytherapy Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy additive manufacturing 3d printing brachytherapy skin superficial applicator keratinocyte carcinoma. |
| title | Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in superficial brachytherapy |
| title_full | Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in superficial brachytherapy |
| title_fullStr | Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in superficial brachytherapy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in superficial brachytherapy |
| title_short | Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in superficial brachytherapy |
| title_sort | additive manufacturing 3d printing in superficial brachytherapy |
| topic | additive manufacturing 3d printing brachytherapy skin superficial applicator keratinocyte carcinoma. |
| url | https://www.termedia.pl/Additive-manufacturing-3D-printing-in-superficial-brachytherapy,54,44976,1,1.html |
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