3D-Printed Body Parts Help Surgeons Separate Conjoined Twins

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3D-printed replica of the conjoined twins' anatomy. Krishnamurthy/Radiological Society of North America

3D printing is slowly becoming invaluable in medicine. Not only can scientists make 3D-printed body parts, but they can also use the technology to help guide life-saving surgery. Just last week, for example, we heard the story of a team practicing brain surgery using a 3D replica of a woman’s entire brain vasculature.