Recent development of computer-aided tissue engineering
Ding, H.; Wang, Y.; Yin, Q.
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 20(5): 574-577
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1002-1892 PMID: 16752853 Document Number: 600710
To introduce the recent advances of the application of computer technology in tissue engineering. The recent original articles related to computer technology, medical image technology, computer-aided design, the advanced manufacture technology were summarized and systematically analyzed. Computer-aided tissue engineering is a new field on tissue engineering. It is the future direction of tissue engineering study. This article reviews recent development of medical CT/MRI scanning, three-dimensional reconstruction, anatomical modeling, computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, rapid prototyping, RP manufacturing of tissue engineering scaffolds and computer-aided implantation. Computer-aided tissue engineering can be used in scaffolds design and fabrication, computer-aided artificial tissue implantation. It is a new field on tissue engineering.