3D-printed airway splint saves three babies from imminent death
3D printing isn’t new to medicine. It has been used to create everything from hearing aids to dental implants. But so far, applying this technology to children who are still growing has been a challenge. That might soon change, however, as researchers were able to cure three babies of a life-threatening breathing condition thanks to a 3D-printed splint installed on their airways. And, remarkably, the device was able to grow with them — a tremendous step forward for those who always imagined that 3D printing would save lives.
Source:: The Verge
