How 3D Printing was Used to Create a New Airway Stent
Thought LeadersJean-Christophe Leroux
Professor of Drug Formulation and Delivery
Professor of Drug Formulation and DeliveryETH Zürich
AZoM speaks with Dr. Jean-Christophe Leroux, Professor of Drug Formulation and Delivery at ETH Zürich. Jean-Christophe and his team have developed a new 3D printed airway stent that will allow for the quick and safe treatment of upper airway obstructions.
What benefits will the 3D printed stent make to the treatment of upper airway obstructions?
3D printed stents based on CT scans perfectly fit the anatomical needs of individual patients, enabling them to stay at the place of the insertion. This unprecedented customization could be achieved in a short time and at a reasonable price.