Sratasys 3D Printed Heart Model Used in Successful Surgery of 5-Year Old Girl

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published the medical success story of 5-year-old Mia Gonzalez. The girl suffered from a rare heart malformation called double aortic arch, a condition in which a vascular ring wraps around either the trachea or esophagus, restricting airflow. The life-threatening condition could only be repaired through an intricate operation. A 3D printed model of Mia's heart enhanced the planning phase so the surgical team could optimally visualize Mia's specific heart structure, shown in this video. This Smart News Release features an interactive multimedia capsule. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151008005292/en/ Five-year-old Mia Gonzalez suffered from a rare heart malformation called double aortic arch. A Stratasys 3D printed model of her heart was used to