Dachshund fitted with 3D-printed titanium skull plate following tumor removal

University of Guelph researchers used rapid prototyping to create a 3D model of a dog's skull and tumor, allowing veterinary surgeons to practice the procedure and design a custom titanium plate. This innovative approach reduced surgery time to four hours, with the dog recovering quickly.

What custom solution was created to replace parts of the skull?

What was the recovery time for the patches after the procedure?