| Summary: | Situs ambiguus is a rare congenital condition whereby
sufferers have abnormally positioned viscera (1,2). In such
cases, it is dangerous to perform traditional diagnostic
examinations, such as colonoscopy, thus anatomy is explored
through invasive surgeries instead. By reconstructing
a patient’s viscera three-dimensionally, it is possible to
trace the physical origins of the patient’s symptoms, while
eliminating the necessity for invasive surgery. We present a
case of situs ambiguus with use of a combination of different
approaches including 3D visualizations and patient-specific
3D printing technique to assist clinical diagnosis and patient
management. This case highlights the potential value of
utilising the latest visualization tools in the diagnostic
assessment of complicated pathologies.
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