[3D planning : from carcinological resection to maxillofacial reconstruction]

The use of new technologies in medicine becomes more and more frequent because they allow us to raise therapeutic quality. This is the case in maxillofacial surgery. 3D planning for oncological resection and reconstruction brings many benefits. In this article, we will present the first case operated with this technology at CHU Liege and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this technique.