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Post-traumatic maxillofacial reconstruction with vascularized flaps and digital techniques: 10-year experience
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.
Summary
This study presents a digital technique protocol for repairing maxillofacial bone defects using vascularized flaps. Computer-assisted surgery achieved accurate, complication-free reconstructions in 20 patients.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Post-traumatic maxillofacial bone defects pose significant reconstructive challenges.
- Traditional repair methods can be limited in achieving precise outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an individualized treatment protocol for maxillofacial bone defect reconstruction.
- To evaluate the efficacy of digital techniques and vascularized flaps in repair.
Main Methods:
- Review of 20 patients undergoing reconstruction with vascularized flaps and digital techniques.
- Preoperative computed tomography (CT) for virtual planning and 3D printing.
- Surgical navigation and intraoperative guidance for precise reconstruction.
Main Results:
- 100% flap success rate in all 20 patients.
- Computer-assisted surgery accuracy of 4.4±0.8mm.
- No postoperative complications reported during the follow-up period.
Conclusions:
- The presented digital protocol offers a reliable method for reconstructing complex maxillofacial defects.
- Computer-assisted vascularized flap reconstruction provides accurate and safe outcomes.
