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Applications 3-dimensional printing technology, specifically that of the RepRap FDM printing apparatus, can vastly enhance the surgical capacity of health facilities in developing countries. In defining the problem of disparities and lack of adequate surgical care, once again the fundamental problem of medical
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Bhatia, S.K., Ramadurai, K.W. (2017). 3-Dimensional Printing of Medical Devices and Supplies. In: 3D Printing and Bio-Based Materials in Global Health. SpringerBriefs in Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58277-1_4
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