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March 11, 2015

3D printed organs offer ultra-realistic practice models
Tokyo (AFP) March 10, 2015
An incision from the surgeon's scalpel sends liquid oozing over the surface of a the lung, but on this occasion it doesn't matter if something goes wrong - the doctor can simply create another model with a 3D printer. The ultra-realistic lung - wet, soft, and complete with tumours and blood vessels - is one of a range of organs being produced by a Japanese firm that will allow surgeons to hone their skills without hurting anyone. "With the wet model, doctors can experience the softness of org ... read more

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