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3-D Printed Skull Successfully Implanted In Woman

Posted by samzenpus on from the new-head dept.

First time accepted submitter djhaskin987 (2147470) writes "The first successful implantation of a 3-D printed skull has taken place in the Netherlands, according to NBC news: 'Doctors in the Netherlands report that they have for the first time successfully replaced most of a human's skull with a 3-D printed plastic one — and likely saved a woman's life in the process. The 23-hour surgery took place three months ago at University Medical Center Utrecht. The hospital announced details of the groundbreaking operation this week and said the patient, a 22-year-old woman, is doing just fine."

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  1. Can I get one by vikingpower · · Score: 3, Funny

    with eSATA, USB 3.0, FireWire 800, HDMI, DVI, RJ45, RJ11 and Thunderbolt ports ? With a 40-year upgrade plan for future interface types ?

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    1. Re:Can I get one by Opportunist · · Score: 4, Funny

      Now what makes Jobs the authority on death?

      Oh... right... never mind.

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  2. Its transparent.... by tonywestonuk · · Score: 4, Funny

    How cool is that!!! If that was me, I would make sure they didn't put the skin back on, and added a few blue flashing LED's for additional affect.

    1. Re:Its transparent.... by Lairdykinsmcgee · · Score: 5, Funny

      Sunburnt brain... Now that's a super villain origin story if I ever heard one.

  3. Re:Fantastic. by narcc · · Score: 4, Funny

    And what can be less complicated than a bowl??????

    A plate.

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  4. Re:Sweet by ShanghaiBill · · Score: 4, Funny

    It wouldn't help you much, the impact would still damage your brain even if the bullet did not penetrate.

    True, but he could still get a job as a PHP developer.