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This article describes the process and challenges surrounding anesthesia Care for a child undergoing bilateral hand transplantation.

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Hand transplantation is a complex and time sensitive operation that requires extensive planning and preparation. 3D printing allows rapid preparation of patient specific anatomical models that assist the planning process and ultimately make the operation more efficient and safer.

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Dr Jorge A Galvez
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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This page is a summary of: Assessment and Planning for a Pediatric Bilateral Hand Transplant Using 3-Dimensional Modeling: Case Report, The Journal Of Hand Surgery, March 2016, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.12.010.
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