Abstract

Three-dimensional(3D) printing technology is developing rapidly as an emerging technology at present in the manufacturing sector, especially bioprinting for the health care industry. The application in clinical and medical research has received the widespread attention. Printed organs and tissues have better biomechanics properties and cytocompatibility. They make up shortcomings and deficiencies of tissue engineering, can be used in clinical in the future. This review focuses on the development of 3D printing technology in recent years and its use and prospect in the field of cardiothoracic surgery including trachea, esophagus and heart valve.

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