St. Mary’s Hospital Uses 3D Printing to Perform Corrective Nasal Surgery

St. Mary’s Hospital Uses 3D Printing to Perform Corrective Nasal Surgery

Researchers at St. Mary’s Hospital in Seoul, South Korea, have applied 3D printing to the treatment of a condition that can cause respiratory problems and sleep disorders. In a clinical study, the team used 3D printing to develop a biocompatible splint that could be inserted into the nose and help correct a deviated septum. In 20 volunteer patients, aged 18-74, the 3D printed device proved to outperform other artificial splints.