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[3D planning : from carcinological resection to maxillofacial reconstruction]
T Lombard1, S Systermans1, M Goffinet2
1Service de Chirurgie maxillo-faciale, CHU Liège, Belgique.
Revue Medicale De Liege
|March 8, 2022
Summary
Maxillofacial surgery is improving with new technologies like 3D planning for oncological procedures. This technique offers benefits for tumor resection and reconstruction, enhancing therapeutic quality.
Area of Science:
- Medical technology
- Maxillofacial surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Advancements in medical technology enhance therapeutic quality in various surgical fields.
- Maxillofacial surgery increasingly utilizes innovative technologies for complex procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the first case of 3D planning for oncological resection and reconstruction in maxillofacial surgery at CHU Liege.
- To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing 3D planning in this context.
Main Methods:
- Application of 3D planning for oncological resection.
- Implementation of 3D planning for reconstructive surgery.
- Case presentation and analysis of a specific surgical procedure.
Main Results:
- 3D planning in maxillofacial oncological surgery offers significant benefits.
- The technique was successfully applied in the presented case at CHU Liege.
Conclusions:
- 3D planning represents a valuable advancement in maxillofacial oncological surgery.
- Further evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of this technique is warranted.
