In 2011, baby Kaiba Gionfriddo was born prematurely in America, and suffered from tracheobronchomalacia. It's a congenital condition that causes the windpipe to collapse. Surgeons performed a tracheostomy and put the infant on a ventilator. But little Kaiba continued to stop breathing almost daily. This would cause his heart to stop.
Doctors were worried, and his family was devastated.
#23 Surgeon Let Me Keep The 3D Printed Skulls Made For My Fracture Operation - Before (L) And After (R)
Enter 3D printing...
"His caregivers 3D printed a bioresorbable device that instantly helped Kaiba breathe," reports the Medical Futurist. "After the operation, Kaiba’s trachea gradually reconstructed itself. His body reabsorbed the inserted splint. A year later, the tube was also removed without causing any harm."
Blood vessels, bones, prosthetic limbs, heart valves, ears, noses, synthetic organs, and even skin, are just a few of the incredible creations popping out of 3D printers in this day and age.
#26 I Did This 3D Fan-Made Model For The Jp Gate! It Is Not An Exact Replica But I Am Really Proud Of It
#30 I Designed And 3D Printed These Dice Holders For My Closest Friends Who Are Also In My Wedding
#32 When Your Kid Wants A Toy That Doesn't Exist, But You Have A 3D Printer And Some Paint
#34 [oc] 3D Printed LEGO Minifigure And Yellow Flower At Engineering Education And Research Center (Eer)
#35 Made A 3D Printed Oversized LEGO Pirate Treasure Map Brick - Banana For Scale
#38 The Kids And I Decided To 3D Print Our Christmas Lawn Decorations This Year
#40 I Hope You Like This Adorable French Bulldog Planter I 3D Modeled And 3D Printed 😊
