3D-printed conformal sensors for health monitoring of bovine post diaphragmatic hernia surgery: a review

Abstract

Purpose

Some studies have been reported in the past on diaphragmatic hernia (DH) surgery techniques using additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, symptoms of a hernia and post-surgery complications. But hitherto little has been reported on bibliographic analysis (BA) for health monitoring of bovine post-DH surgery for long-term management. Based on BA, this study aims to explore the sensor fabrication integrated with innovative AM technologies for health monitoring assistance of bovines post-DH surgery.

Design/methodology/approach

A BA based on the data extracted through the Web of Science database was performed using bibliometric tools (R-Studio and Biblioshiny).

Findings

After going through the BA and a case study, this review provides information on various 3D-printed meshes used over the sutured site and available Internet of Things-based solutions to prevent the recurrence of DH.

Originality/value

Research gaps exist for 3D-printed conformal sensors for health monitoring of bovine post-DH surgery.

Citation

Barwar, A., Kala, P. and Singh, R. (2024), "3D-printed conformal sensors for health monitoring of bovine post diaphragmatic hernia surgery: a review", Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 30 No. 5, pp. 904-918. https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-09-2023-0332