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A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible

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Updates in Head and Neck Reconstruction.

Rene D Largo^1,2, Patrick B Garvey^1,2

¹Houston, Texas.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|October 26, 2017

Summary

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Virtual planning and rapid prototype modeling enhance head and neck reconstruction outcomes. This advanced technology offers superior functional and aesthetic results for mandible and midface defects, despite some limitations.

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Biomedical Engineering
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Virtual planning and rapid prototype modeling are emerging technologies in head and neck reconstruction.
These methods aim to improve functional and aesthetic outcomes in critical head and neck areas.

Observation:

Patient-specific data integration, including vascular mapping, can be incorporated into virtual planning.
Representative cases of mandible and midface reconstruction using virtual planning are presented.

Findings:

Virtual planning, combined with techniques like three-dimensional printing and computer-assisted design and manufacture, aids in complex reconstructions.
The principles of flap selection and design are crucial in preoperative planning for free osteocutaneous flaps in mandible and midface reconstruction.

Implications:

While virtual planning offers significant advantages in achieving superior results, potential limitations include logistic challenges, cost, and intraoperative flexibility.
The benefits of improved functional and aesthetic outcomes in oncologic reconstructions are believed to outweigh the current limitations of virtual planning.