Publications by authors named "Sayem S Imam"
On-Demand Intraoperative 3-Dimensional Printing of Custom Cranioplastic Prostheses.
Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown)
September 2018
Article Synopsis
- 3D printing technology is being explored for creating custom cranial prostheses during surgery, potentially allowing neurosurgeons to design and produce these implants in real-time instead of relying on third-party manufacturers.
- The study involved testing this method on cadaver specimens, where custom implants were successfully designed and fabricated, with an average design time of just under 15 minutes and print time around 109 minutes.
- The findings suggest that on-demand 3D printing can improve patient outcomes by reducing costs, minimizing the need for additional surgeries, and decreasing complications during recovery.
Objective: Brainstem cavernous malformations (BSCMs) account for up to 18% of all intracranial cavernous malformations. Due to their complex anatomic location, they represent a significant challenge for neurosurgeons. As such, the identification of risk factors associated with negative outcomes is of significant importance.
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