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Current Strategies in Post-traumatic Orbital Reconstruction.
Nils-Claudius Gellrich1, Jan Dittmann1, Simon Spalthoff1
1Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany.
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
|October 19, 2019
Summary
Posttraumatic orbital reconstruction has advanced significantly with new diagnostics, biomaterials, and digital workflows. This evolution in craniomaxillofacial surgery improves patient care and offers future opportunities for CMF-surgeons.
Area of Science:
- Reconstructive Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
- Orbital Surgery
Background:
- Posttraumatic orbital reconstruction is a rapidly evolving field within reconstructive surgery.
- Significant advancements have occurred in diagnostics, biomaterials, surgical techniques, and quality control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the evolutionary process in reconstructive orbital surgery.
- To highlight the innovations driving improvements in patient care.
Main Methods:
- The paper reviews the advancements in diagnostics, biomaterial selection, and surgical approaches.
- It emphasizes the integration of digital workflows, including DICOM data and computer assistance.
- Focus on patient-specific solutions and comprehensive quality control (pre-, intra-, and postoperative).
Main Results:
- Reconstructive orbital surgery is at the forefront of adopting advanced technologies.
- Digital workflows and patient-specific solutions are becoming standard.
- Quality control is enhanced throughout the entire treatment process.
Conclusions:
- Reconstructive orbital surgery has transformed into a highly predictable field.
- This progress offers significant opportunities for future development by the next generation of CMF-surgeons.
