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The 12 September 2025

We are ISO 13485 certified by Bureau Veritas

We are proud to announce that AnatomikModeling is now ISO 13485:2016 certified by Bureau Veritas Certification, an international recognition confirming our strong commitment to the highest standards in the medical device sector!

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Pectus et femmes : seins, grossesse, allaitement

The 10 March 2025

Pectus Excavatum in Women: Impact, Solutions, and Frequently Asked Questions

The aesthetic impact of pectus raises concerns about breast shape as well as pregnancy and breastfeeding in women. This article addresses these issues and offers appropriate solutions.

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The 13 January 2025

Celebrity with Pectus Excavatum

Here is a list of celebrities with a sunken chest: the names might surprise you!

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The 23 October 2024

Dr. Chadi Murr, new referral surgeon in Beirut (Lebanon)

Dr. Chadi Murr, plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon, is now referral surgeon to treat Pectus and Poland in Beirut (Lebanon).

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The 14 October 2024

Pectus Excavatum, Sport and bodybuilding

In this article, we explore the various aspects of Pectus and its relationship with sport and bodybuilding, whether before or after treatment.

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The 05 July 2024

Successful 3D personalised stent treatment in Barcelona (from therapeutic impasse)

A patient with tracheobronchial stenosis had his classical stent removed (as it did not fit his anatomy), successfully replaced by a 3D personnalised one by the thoracic team of Germans Trias Hospital (Barcelona).

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The 03 July 2024

Dr. Wim de Kerpel, new referral surgeon in Eeklo (Belgium)

Dr. De Kerpel is a plastic surgeon, head of dept. plastic surgery of AZ Alma hospital in Eeklo, Belgium, and is treating Pectus Excavatum and Poland syndrome with 3D implants.

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Photo of Prof. Jorge Correia-Pinto, new referral surgeon in Porto

The 26 February 2024

Prof. Jorge Correia-Pinto, new referral surgeon in Porto, Portugal

Prof. Jorge Correia-Pinto, plastic surgeon in Porto and Braga(Portugal), is now AnatomikModeling referral surgeon to treat Pectus Excavatum and Poland Syndrome using 3D custom made implant.

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Picture of Dr Behrendt with a patient's testimony

The 09 February 2024

Testimonial of a Pectus Excavatum Correction with Dr. Behrendt

A patient recounts his journey with pectus excavatum, sharing the emotional impact and challenges faced. After discovering Dr. Behrendt's practice, he underwent a successful 3D implant surgery, expressing relief and hope.

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Pascal Rischmann giving the “Ambroise Paré” distinction to Pr. Jean-Pierre Chavoin

The 08 January 2024

The 2023 “Ambroise Paré” distinction was awarded to Pr. Chavoin

The 2023 “Ambroise Paré” distinction was awarded to Pr. Jean-Pierre Chavoin (13/12/23), by the French National Academy of Surgery, rewarding the utility and innovation of his work about the use of 3D custom-made implants.

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Post-Ravitch Repair by Pr Redmond on CTSnet

The 15 July 2022

Post-Ravitch Repair case by Pr Redmond on CTSnet

Pr Redmond's video using an AnatomikModeling's implant to correct a recurrent Pectus Excavatum with complications linked to previous surgery (nonunion of the sternum and chest wall from Ravitch open repair)

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Video of the implant filling video for Pectus Excavatum

The 06 September 2021

New 3D animation about custom implant technique to treat Pectus

Discover in video how the 3D silicone implant can compensate a Pectus: design of the implant from a CT scan, manufacturing, different steps of the surgery and follow up.

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Implant pour Pectus au programme du Diplôme d'Université Chirurgie Plastique et Pédiatrique

The 23 November 2020

3D implant technique is now taught on the french faculties of medicine curriculum

The custom-made 3D implant technique is taught in the university certificate of Plastic and Pediatric Surgery of French faculties of medicine. Next lesson is the 4th of December.

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The 10 June 2020

Free webinar for Pro : 3D custom-made implant for Pectus and Poland

Health Professionals : Take part of a free webinar by Pr Jean Pierre Chavoin to learn how to perform 3D custom-made implant technique to treat thoracic deformities.

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The 18 November 2019

Pectus Excavatum and Poland Syndrom book notation on Doody's Review

We are pleased to announce that Pr Chavoin's book "Pectus Excavatum and Poland Syndrome surgery" has been rated 91/100 by Doody's book Review (Most trusted reviewer of newly published books in the health sciences).

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The 06 February 2019

Springer book release: Pectus Excavatum and Poland Syndrome Surgery

Medicine : Plastic Surgery - Release March 2019

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L’impression 3D : nouvelle méthode de formation pour l’examen du crâne

The 22 May 2018

3D printing: New way of training for the skull examination

AnatomikModeling worked on 3D printing of babies’ skulls. Those 3D printing were used to train paediatrician by Professor Guillaume Captier during the “Perinatal news day”

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The 22 February 2017

World's first made 3D custom-made airway stent

Innovation: world's first made to measure airway stent

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The 15 June 2015

CEO Editorial

The interest in custom‑made implants is evident in several surgical specialities, foremost among them plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. In its mission to correct numerous congenital and acquired deformities, plastic

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