Creating Patient‐Specific 3D‐Printed Airway Models for Slide Tracheoplasty.

The article in the Laryngoscope journal outlines a protocol for creating patient-specific 3D-printed airway models for slide tracheoplasty in pediatric patients. The aim is to enhance surgical training and preoperative planning by providing accurate anatomical models. The process involves image acquisition, segmentation, model design, and preparation for printing, resulting in models that mimic cartilage and tracheal walls. These models can be used for surgical simulation and training, improving multidisciplinary care and facilitating detailed discussions about operative plans. [Extracted from the article]