By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A team of animal health specialists from the University of Pretoria's (UP) Faculty of Science successfully saved the life of an eight-year-old Pomeranian named Popcorn, who had sustained a severe skull fracture after being bitten by a larger dog. The specialized team at the Onderstepoort Academic Hospital used a CT scan to create a 3D model of her skull, which informed the design and printing of a custom-made titanium plate, used to relieve pressure on her brain. Surgical Resident at the Faculty of Veterinary Science's Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital - Dr. Shannon van Rooyen says Popcorn's journey is celebrated as a story of courage, innovation and hope, showcasing the astonishing advances of modern medicine... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A team of animal health specialists from the University of Pretoria's (UP) Faculty of Science successfully saved the life of an eight-year-old Pomeranian named Popcorn, who had sustained a severe skull fracture after being bitten by a larger dog. The specialized team at the Onderstepoort Academic Hospital used a CT scan to create a 3D model of her skull, which informed the design and printing of a custom-made titanium plate, used to relieve pressure on her brain. Surgical Resident at the Faculty of Veterinary Science's Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital - Dr. Shannon van Rooyen says Popcorn's journey is celebrated as a story of courage, innovation and hope, showcasing the astonishing advances of modern medicine...&nbsp;</p>

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