At IT3D Group, we are pioneers in providing high-precision, rapid-delivery 3D printing solutions for medicine. Our additive manufacturing technology played a key role in a recent complex clinical case led by Dr. Vicente Andrés Sala Almonacid at the Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, in collaboration with Dr. Sebastián Fernández Alonso.
Thanks to our express production capability, the surgeon had the 3D-printed anatomical model in hand within 24 hours—ready to perform a critical procedure with complete precision.
A 3D-Printed Aortic Model That Made the Difference
The case involved an 82-year-old patient with a history of EVAR performed in 2013 to treat a 60 mm abdominal aortic aneurysm. Despite multiple embolizations due to suspected type II endoleaks, the aneurysmal sac continued to enlarge until the patient was admitted in critical condition: cardiac arrest, right heart overload, and anuria. A CT scan revealed a severe type IA endoleak accompanied by an aorto-caval fistula.
That’s when the expertise of Dr. Vicente Andrés Sala, combined with the technological support of IT3D Group, made a real difference. Using a personalized digital medicine approach, a realistic anatomical model was designed with IT3D’s technology
IT3D Additive Manufacturing Supporting Vascular Surgery
In less than two days, our technical team produced the aortic model in PLA using the IT3D HP300 Dual Mix printer. This enabled the surgical team to modify a Cook Tx2 endograft to perform a PMEG (physician-modified endograft), a highly specialized technique in endovascular surgery.
The repair was completed by implanting a bifurcated distal Gore component, fully relining the old graft and sealing the leak. Due to severe stenosis, the left renal artery could not be cannulated, so the fenestration was occluded using a Begraft stent and an Amplatzer device.
Outcomes and Recovery Thanks to 3D Technology
The postoperative outcome was a success: no leaks were observed in the follow-up CT angiography, the patient showed progressive recovery after cardiac arrest, and serum creatinine levels stabilized at baseline values.
This case demonstrates how 3D printing in medicine and additive manufacturing in healthcare not only optimize surgical planning but also save lives when time and precision are critical factors.
3D Technology for Hospitals: Fast, Precise, and Personalized
At IT3D Group, we offer comprehensive advanced 3D printing services with urgent delivery, helping healthcare professionals tackle complex procedures with customized solutions. From anatomical models to surgical tools, we provide the medical sector with cutting-edge 3D technology applied to healthcare.
Multidisciplinary collaboration, knowledge sharing between institutions, and the use of technologies like 3D printing in hospitals are paving the way toward more precise, efficient, and patient-centered medicine.
We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Vicente Andrés Sala, Dr. Sebastián Fernández Alonso, and the entire team at Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia for trusting IT3D Group as part of this successful clinical case.