3D printed heart save the child's life
January 27, 2015 at 09:01 GMT Last Updated
A two-year-old, who was born with a serious heart defect, had a rescue operation by a 3D printer.
Mina was a hole between the two chambers of the heart, but the doctors were able to use the printer to create a model to help surgeons plan for a successful operation.
Mina and Natasha mother spoke to BBC Breakfast with Dr. Tarique Hussain, who printed the model of the heart.
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