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The final prototype organ model features all the internal anatomy shown in figure 1, modified additive manufactured using the materials and methods discussed previously. The prototype surrogate organ demonstrated characteristic softness and slumping characteristics of the real organ when handled. Slumping and relaxation of the soft tissue were reflective of the real organ especially during delivery and transposition of the organ and during palpation.
