In the United States, for the first time, a patient was implanted with a 3D-printed ear. The patient was a 20 years old girl with microtia. Scientists have been developing 3D printing of fabrics for seven years.
As reports mir24, this method combines several patented technologies. After creating a material based on the patient’s cartilage tissue, specialists printed a new organ on 3D printer.
In total, it took no more than 10 minutes to print a new organ.
According to experts, the transplantation of a printed organ is a “stunning achievement” in the field of tissue engineering, and the widespread adoption of 3D printing technologies is not far off.
