Modelling of Human Cerebral Blood Vessels for Improved Surgical Training: Image Processing and 3D Printing

Reica Diva Jacinda; Nebrisca Patriana Yossy; Menik Dwi Kurniatie; Ihtifazhuddin Hawar; Andreas Wilson Setiawan; Peter Adidharma; Mustaqim Prasetya; Muhammad Ibrahim Desem; Talitha Asmaria

doi:10.35882/jeeemi.v7i1.583

Reica Diva Jacinda Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Dian Nuswantoro, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4539-6060
Nebrisca Patriana Yossy Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Dian Nuswantoro, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2506-5625
Menik Dwi Kurniatie Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
Ihtifazhuddin Hawar Department of Electrical Engineering University of Dian Nuswantoro, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5109-6862
Andreas Wilson Setiawan Department of Medical Faculty University of Dian Nuswantoro, Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5876-8134
Peter Adidharma National Brain Center Hospital Prof. Dr. dr. Mahar Mardjono Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7621-7343
Mustaqim Prasetya National Brain Center Hospital Prof. Dr. dr. Mahar Mardjono Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1812-9421
Muhammad Ibrahim Desem Center of Biomedical Research National Research and Innovation Agency, (BRIN), Bogor, Indonesia
Talitha Asmaria Center of Biomedical Research National Research and Innovation Agency, (BRIN), Bogor, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7192-7925

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35882/jeeemi.v7i1.583

Keywords: Brain Blood vessel, Pre-Operation, Image Reconstruction, Fused Deposit Modeling, Stereolithography Apparat

Abstract

Human cerebral blood vessels are highly intricate and significantly contribute to brain function support. In the surgical process of these vessels, the neurosurgeons will basically employ magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as an imaging media to understand the location of the disorder, the anatomical position of vessels, and a guide in the surgical process. However, the usage of MRI data remains a challenge for surgeons in understanding anatomical structures in greater detail, as well as the limitations of training in handling difficult cases. This study aims to provide further technology, combining three-dimensional (3D) image models and 3D printing to accommodate the lack of visualization and pre-operative simulation using MRI data. First, the MRI data would be exported to a software 3D slicer that has the ability to process images with a threshold method to segment the required body parts and generate 3D models. Then, the 3D model of blood vessels would be imprinted using the SLA method to provide the complex anatomical structures of blood vessels. The results from both 3D image modeling and 3D printing have been validated and have dimensions similar to those of the MRI data, indicating that this work is highly accurate. This work significantly helps the surgeons to have a better plan for the surgery steps, identify potential issues before the procedure begins, and develop more precise approaches.

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