• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.196-202
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• 2016

We aim to develop the breast bolus by using a 3D printer to minimize the air-gap, and compare it to commercial bolus used for patients undergoing reconstruction in breast cancer. The bolus-shaped region of interests (ROIs) were contoured at the surface of the intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) thorax phantom with 5 mm thickness, after which the digital imaging and communications in mdicine (DICOM)-RT structure file was acquired. The intensity-modulated radiation therapy (Tomo-IMRT) and direct mode (Tomo-Direct) using the Tomotherapy were established. The 13 point doses were measured by optically stimulated luminescence (OSLD) dosimetry. The measurement data was analyzed to quantitatively evaluate the applicability of 3D bolus. The percentage change of mean measured dose between the commercial bolus and 3D-bolus was 2.3% and 0.7% for the Tomo-direct and Tomo-IMRT, respectively. For air-gap, range of the commercial bolus was from 0.8 cm to 1.5 cm at the periphery of the right breast. In contrast, the 3D-bolus have occurred the air-gap (i.e., 0 cm). The 3D-bolus for radiation therapy reduces the air-gap on irregular body surface that believed to help in accurate and precise radiation therapy due to better property of adhesion.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.303-310
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• 2019

Background Prosthetic hands with a myoelectric interface have recently received interest within the broader category of hand prostheses, but their high cost is a major barrier to use. Modern three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has enabled more widespread development and cost-effectiveness in the field of prostheses. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the clinical impact of a low-cost 3D-printed myoelectric-interface prosthetic hand on patients' daily life. Methods A prospective review of all upper-arm transradial amputation amputees who used 3D-printed myoelectric interface prostheses (Mark V) between January 2016 and August 2017 was conducted. The functional outcomes of prosthesis usage over a 3-month follow-up period were measured using a validated method (Orthotics Prosthetics User Survey-Upper Extremity Functional Status [OPUS-UEFS]). In addition, the correlation between the length of the amputated radius and changes in OPUS-UEFS scores was analyzed. Results Ten patients were included in the study. After use of the 3D-printed myoelectric single electromyography channel prosthesis for 3 months, the average OPUS-UEFS score significantly increased from 45.50 to 60.10. The Spearman correlation coefficient (r) of the correlation between radius length and OPUS-UEFS at the 3rd month of prosthetic use was 0.815. Conclusions This low-cost 3D-printed myoelectric-interface prosthetic hand with a single reliable myoelectrical signal shows the potential to positively impact amputees' quality of life through daily usage. The emergence of a low-cost 3D-printed myoelectric prosthesis could lead to new market trends, with such a device gaining popularity via reduced production costs and increased market demand.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제42권
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• pp.28.1-28.4
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• 2020

Background: This clinical case presented a novel method of segmental mandible reconstruction using 3D-printed titanium implant with pre-mounted dental implants that was planned to rehabilitate occlusion. Case presentation: A 53-year-old male who suffered osteoradionecrosis due to the radiation after squamous cell carcinoma resection. The 3D-printed titanium implant with pre-mounted dental implant fixtures was simulated and fabricated with selective laser melting method. The implant was successfully inserted, and the discontinuous mandible defect was rehabilitated without postoperative infection or foreign body reaction during follow-ups, until a year. Conclusions: The 3D-printed titanium implant would be the one of the suitable treatment modalities for mandible reconstruction considering all the aspect of mandibular functions.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제42권
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• pp.18.1-18.9
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• 2020

Background: Bone grafting has been considered the gold standard for hard tissue reconstructive surgery and is widely used for large mandibular defect reconstruction. However, the midface encompasses delicate structures that are surrounded by a complex bone architecture, which makes bone grafting using traditional methods very challenging. Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is a developing technology that is derived from the evolution of additive manufacturing. It enables precise development of a scaffold from different available biomaterials that mimic the shape, size, and dimension of a defect without relying only on the surgeon's skills and capabilities, and subsequently, may enhance surgical outcomes and, in turn, patient satisfaction and quality of life. Review: This review summarizes different biomaterial classes that can be used in 3D bioprinters as bioinks to fabricate bone scaffolds, including polymers, bioceramics, and composites. It also describes the advantages and limitations of the three currently used 3D bioprinting technologies: inkjet bioprinting, micro-extrusion, and laserassisted bioprinting. Conclusions: Although 3D bioprinting technology is still in its infancy and requires further development and optimization both in biomaterials and techniques, it offers great promise and potential for facial reconstruction with improved outcome.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제13권7호
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• pp.1015-1024
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• 2019

최근 의료분야에서 X선은 질병의 진단 및 치료영역에서 필수적으로 요구되며, 영상의학 기술의 발전과 더불어 X선의 이용은 지속적으로 증가하는 추세지만, X선은 방사선 피폭의 단점을 가지고 있다. 방사선피폭을 방어하기 위해 임상에서는 납 방호도구를 사용하지만 납은 중금속으로 분류되어 납중독 등 인체에 유해한 반응을 일으킬 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 FDM(Fused Deposition Modeling)방식의 3차원 프린터의 재료를 이용하여 제작한 차폐체의 유용성을 알아보고자 한다. 필라멘트의 선감약계수를 확인하기 위해 PLA, XT-CF20, Wood, Glow, Brass를 이용해 팬텀을 제작 하고, CT scan을 하였다. 그리고 100 × 100 × 2 mm 크기의 차폐 시트를 모델링하고, 진단용 X선발생장치와 조사선량계를 이용하여 선량 및 차폐율을 측정하였으며, 납 방호도구와의 차폐율을 비교하였다. 실험결과 Brass의 CT number가 가장 높게 측정되어 Brass를 이용하여 차폐시트를 제작하였으며, 진단용 X선발생장치로 확인한 결과 100 kV, 40 mAs 조건으로 X선 조사 시 6 mm 두께의 차폐시트에서 차폐율이 90 % 이상으로 측정되어 apron 0.25 mmPb보다 차폐율이 높은 것을 확인하였다. 본 연구의 결과 3차원 프린팅 기술로 제작한 차폐체가 진단용 X선 영역에서 높은 차폐율을 보이는 것을 확인하였으며, 납 방호도구와의 비교를 통하여 납을 대체하여 방사선 방호도구로서의 가능성을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.9-16
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• 2016

Metal parts are produced by conventional methods such as casting, forging and cutting, extrusion, etc. However, nowadays, with additive manufacturing (AM), it is possible to directly commercialize by means of stacking of equipment to the 3D drawing and use of high precision tools such as laser source. Thus, drawing of materials is an important aspect in delivering good products. AM deals with production of lighter aircraft parts and few more three-dimensional molds, it wish to manufacture special medical parts and want to steadily expand the new market area. The cost of related equipment and materials are still expensive and difficult to obtain on a mass production. However, the ability to make changes and lead the innovation in the paradigm of traditional manufacturing process is still effective. In this paper, we introduce metal AM and the principles of the related devices, metal powder production process, and their application.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.365-370
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• 2020

Recently, additive manufacturing (AM) technology has been applied to various industries such as automotive, aviation, medical, and electronics. Most prior studies are limited to the mechanical properties of printed materials, and few studies are being conducted on their tribological characteristics. However, the friction and wear characteristics of the material should be studied in order to utilize the components manufactured using AM technology as mechanical parts. In this study, the friction and wear characteristics of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)-like resin printed with stereo lithography apparatus (SLA) 3D printing are evaluated according to the viscosity of silicon oil lubricant using a ball-on-disk experiment. Lubricants with a viscosity of 500, 1000, and 2000 cSt are prepared for the experiment. If silicon oil lubricants are used during the ball-on-disk test, the coefficient of friction (COF) and wear rates are significantly reduced, and the higher the viscosity of the lubricant, the lower will be the COF and wear rates. It is also verified that the temperature of the specimen owing to friction also decreases according to the viscosity of the lubricant. This is because of the silicon oil film thickness, and the higher the viscosity of the lubricant, the thicker will be the oil film. More studies on the tribological characteristics of 3D printing materials and suitable lubricants will be required to use 3D printed parts as mechanical elements.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 방사선영상학 수업에서 3D 프린팅 해부학 구조물을 이용한 자기주도 학습이 교육 효과에 미치는 영향을 분석하고자 하였다. 대상은 4년제 대학교의 방사선학과 2학년의 32명(남자: 20명, 여자: 12명)으로 방사선영상학 교과목을 수강한 재학생들로서 소극적인 학생 그룹과 적극적인 학생 그룹으로 구분하였다. 학습방법은 3D 프린팅 해부학적 구조물을 이용한 자기주도 학습으로 진행했으며 학습 전·후로 정량적 학습개선효과를 평가하였다. 학생들의 정성적인 평가를 위해 수업의 흥미도, 만족도 그리고 학습효과(해부학 명칭 암기 용이성, X선 영상 해독력, 해부학 구조물 이해도, X선 촬영법 이해도)에 대해서 5점 리커트 5점 척도로 분석하였다. 그 결과 학습개선효과는 평균 65.4%가 향상되었으며 모든 학생들이 모든 변수에서 높은 점수를 얻었다 특히, 흥미도와 X선 영상 해독력을 제외한 모든 변수에서 소극적 학생그룹이 적극적인 학생그룹보다 높은 상관계수를 보였다. 이러한 결과는 3D 프린팅 해부학 구조물을 이용한 자기주도 학습이 방사선학과 학생들에게 긍정적인 교육효과를 기대할 수 있다.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.641-649
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 3D 프린팅 기술을 활용하여 제작한 차폐체의 성능을 비교 분석하여, 고에너지 전자선 치료 시 차폐체로서의 적용 가능성에 대해 알아보고자 한다. 고에너지 전자선에 대한 3D 프린팅 재료의 차폐성능 평가를 위해 실측과 몬테카를로 기반의 모의실험을 수행하였다. 첫 번째, 모의실험에 대한 신뢰성 확보를 위해 IAEA의 TRS-398 권고를 참조하여 선원항 평가를 수행하였다. 두 번째, PLA+W (93%) 재료에 대한 차폐 성능 분석을 위해 3D 프린터를 이용하여 시편을 제작하였고, 전자선 에너지에 따른 두께별 차폐율을 평가하였다. 세 번째, PLA+W (93%)와 기존 차폐체 간 차폐 성능 비교 분석을 통해 전자선 치료 시 필요한 차폐 두께를 산정하였다. 연구 결과, 첫 번째, 실측과 모의실험을 통한 선원항 평가 결과, 1% 이내의 오차로 TRS-398 권고를 만족하여 모의실험에 대한 신뢰성을 확보하였다. 두 번째, PLA+W (93%)에 대한 차폐 성능 분석 결과, 6 MeV 전자선은 3.12 mm에서 95% 이상의 차폐율을 나타냈고, 15 MeV 전자선은 10 mm 두께에서 90% 이상의 차폐율을 나타내었다. 세 번째, 모의실험을 통해 PLA+W (93%) 재료와 기존 차폐체 간 비교 분석을 통해 동일 두께 내에서 텅스텐, 납, 구리, PLA+W (93%), 알루미늄 순서로 차폐율이 높은 결과를 나타내었으며, 6 MeV 전자선은 5 mm 이상, 15 MeV 전자선은 10 mm 이상 두께에서 거의 유사한 차폐율을 나타내었다. 향후 본 연구를 통해 고에너지 전자선 치료 시 PLA+W (93%) 재료를 이용한 환자의 맞춤형 차폐체 제작을 위한 기초자료로서 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.32-38
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• 2019

Purpose: The objective of this study is to evaluate the geometrical accuracy of a patient-specific bolus based on a three-dimensional (3D) printed mold and casting method. Materials and Methods: Three breast cancer patients undergoing treatment for a superficial region were scanned using computed tomography (CT) and a designed bolus structure through a treatment planning system (TPS). For the fabrication of patient-specific bolus, we cast harmless certified silicone into 3D printed molds. The produced bolus was also imaged using CT under the same conditions as the patient CT to acquire its geometrical shape. We compared the shapes of the produced bolus with the planned bolus structure from the TPS by measuring the average distance between two structures after a surface registration. Results and Conclusions: The result of the average difference in distance was within 1 mm and, as the worst case, the absolute difference did not exceed ${\pm}2mm$. The result of the geometric difference in the cross-section profile of each bolus was approximately 1 mm, which is a similar property of the average difference in distance. This discrepancy was negligible in affecting the dose reduction. The proposed fabrication of patient-specific bolus is useful for radiation therapy in the treatment of superficial regions, particularly those with an irregular shape.