3D-printed hearts will help surgeons better prepare for operations

By Amy Corderoy
Updated October 2 2014 - 10:08am, first published September 8 2014 - 6:52am
Dr James Otton with a replica of a heart built with a 3D printer.  Photo: Brendan Esposito
Dr James Otton with a replica of a heart built with a 3D printer. Photo: Brendan Esposito

Sydney hospitals are preparing to use 3D printers to produce life-size replicas of their patients' hearts to prepare for surgery.

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