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Schulz KL, Matta R, Nobis CP, Möst T, Kesting M, Lutz R. Three-dimensional assessment of upper airway changes associated with mandibular positional deviations following fibula free flap reconstruction. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:248. [PMID: 38602619 PMCID: PMC11008060 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05646-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Fibula free flaps (FFF) are the standard approach to mandibular reconstruction after partial resection, with the goal of restoring aesthetics and masticatory function. The graft position affects both and must be carefully selected. Correlations between sagittal positioning and upper airway anatomy are known from orthognathic surgery. This study aims to evaluate changes in mandibular position and upper airway anatomy after reconstructive surgery with FFF and corresponding correlations. MATERIALS AND METHODS Mandibular position after reconstruction was evaluated using three-dimensional datasets of pre- and postoperative computed tomography scans of patients treated between 2020 and 2022. Three-dimensional measurements were performed on both condyles and the symphyseal region. Changes in upper airway volume and minimum cross-sectional area (minCSA) were analysed. Intra-rater reliability was assessed. Correlations between changes in upper airway anatomy and sagittal mandibular position were tested. RESULTS The analysis included 35 patients. Intra-rater reliability was good to excellent. Condylar deviations and rotations were mostly rated as small. Changes in symphyseal position were considerably greater. Median airway volume decreased in the oropharynx and hypopharynx. Posterior deviation of the symphysis was associated with a decreasing minCSA in the hypopharynx and vice versa. CONCLUSIONS The overall accuracy of mandibular reconstructions with FFF is high, but there is room for optimization. The focus of research should be extended from masticatory to respiratory rehabilitation. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Effects on respiratory function should be considered prior to graft positioning. The clinical relevance of upper airway changes within the complex rehabilitation of reconstructive surgery patients needs to be further investigated.
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- Katja Leonie Schulz
- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany.
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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Mancino AV, Milano FE, Risk MR, Ritacco LE. Open-source navigation system for tracking dissociated parts with multi-registration. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg 2023; 18:2167-2177. [PMID: 36881354 DOI: 10.1007/s11548-023-02853-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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PURPOSE During reconstructive surgery, knee and hip replacements, and orthognathic surgery, small misalignments in the pose of prosthesis and bones can lead to severe complications. Hence, the translational and angular accuracies are critical. However, traditional image-based surgical navigation lacks orientation data between structures, and imageless systems are unsuitable for cases of deformed anatomy. We introduce an open-source navigation system using a multiple registration approach that can track instruments, implants, and bones to precisely guide the surgeon in emulating a preoperative plan. METHODS We derived the analytical error of our method and designed a set of phantom experiments to measure its precision and accuracy. Additionally, we trained two classification models to predict the system reliability from fiducial points and surface matching registration data. Finally, to demonstrate the procedure feasibility, we conducted a complete workflow for a real clinical case of a patient with fibrous dysplasia and anatomical misalignment of the right femur using plastic bones. RESULTS The system is able to track the dissociated fragments of the clinical case and average alignment errors in the anatomical phantoms of [Formula: see text] mm and [Formula: see text]. While the fiducial-points registration showed satisfactory results given enough points and covered volume, we acknowledge that the surface refinement step is mandatory when attempting surface matching registrations. CONCLUSION We believe that our device could bring significant advantages for the personalized treatment of complex surgical cases and that its multi-registration attribute is convenient for intraoperative registration loosening cases.
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- A V Mancino
- Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Instituto de Medicina Traslacional e Ingeniería Biomédica, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Computer Assisted Surgery Unit, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Instituto de Medicina Traslacional e Ingeniería Biomédica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Instituto de Medicina Traslacional e Ingeniería Biomédica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Computer Assisted Surgery Unit, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Kim MK, Ham MJ, Kim WR, Kim HG, Kwon KJ, Kim SG, Park YW. Investigating the accuracy of mandibulectomy and reconstructive surgery using 3D customized implants and surgical guides in a rabbit model. Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2023; 45:8. [PMID: 36701071 PMCID: PMC9880108 DOI: 10.1186/s40902-023-00375-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to analyze the accuracy of the output of three-dimensional (3D) customized surgical guides and titanium implants in a rabbit model, and of mandibulectomy, reconstructive surgery, and surgical outcome; additionally, the correlation between surgical accuracy and surgical outcomes, including the differences in surgical outcome according to surgical accuracy, was analyzed. RESULTS The output of implants was accurately implemented within the error range (- 0.03-0.03 mm), and the surgical accuracy varied depending on the measured area (range - 0.4-1.1 mm). Regarding surgical outcomes, angle between the mandibular lower borders showed the most sensitive results and distance between the lingual cusps of the first molars represented the most accurate outcomes. A significant correlation was noted between surgical accuracy in the anteroposterior length of the upper borders pre- and postoperatively and the angle between the mandibular lower borders (regression coefficient = 0.491, p = 0.028). In the group wherein surgery was performed more accurately, the angle between the mandibular lower borders was reproduced more accurately (p = 0.021). A selective laser melting machine accurately printed the implants as designed. Considering the positive correlation among surgical accuracy in the mandibular upper borders, angle between the mandibular lower borders, and more accurately reproduced angle between the mandibular lower borders, the angle between the mandibular lower borders is considered a good indicator for evaluating the outcomes of reconstructive surgery. CONCLUSION To reduce errors in surgical outcomes, it is necessary to devise a positioner for the surgical guide and design a 3D surgical guide to constantly maintain the direction of bone resection. A fixed area considering the concept of three-point fixation should be selected for stable positioning of the implant; in some cases, bilateral cortical bone fixation should be considered. The angle between the mandibular lower borders is a sensitive indicator for evaluating the outcomes of reconstructive surgery.
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- Min Keun Kim
- grid.411733.30000 0004 0532 811XDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 25457 Republic of Korea
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- grid.454135.20000 0000 9353 1134Functional Materials and Components R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Gangneung, 25440 Republic of Korea
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- grid.454135.20000 0000 9353 1134Functional Materials and Components R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Gangneung, 25440 Republic of Korea
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- grid.454135.20000 0000 9353 1134Functional Materials and Components R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Gangneung, 25440 Republic of Korea
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- grid.411733.30000 0004 0532 811XDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 25457 Republic of Korea
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- grid.411733.30000 0004 0532 811XDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 25457 Republic of Korea
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- grid.411733.30000 0004 0532 811XDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 25457 Republic of Korea
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Schulz KL, Kesting MR, Nobis CP, Matta R, Lutz R. Three-dimensional evaluation of condylar position after mandibular reconstruction with a fibula free flap—comparison of different surgical techniques. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 52:648-655. [PMID: 36274023 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2022.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Three-dimensional positional changes of the temporomandibular joint after mandible reconstruction using microvascular fibula flaps were investigated in 58 patients. The results of preoperative virtually planned surgery, intraoperative resection- and cutting-guided surgery, and non-guided surgery were compared. Pre- and postoperative computed tomography data of each patient were processed and superimposed digitally. The condyle deviations and rotations along the axes and planes of the skull, as well as Euclidean distances, were determined. Reliability analyses, descriptive statistics, and non-parametric tests were performed with the alpha level set at P = 0.05. Reliability proved to be excellent for all variables. The median Euclidean distance was 2.07 mm for the left condyle and 2.11 mm for the right condyle. Deviations of ≥ 10 mm occurred in nine (16%) cases. The maximum deviation occurred in the horizontal plane and the least deviation in the sagittal plane. Median rotation was ≤ 1.4° around all axes. The condylar displacements did not differ significantly between the different surgical techniques investigated. The three-dimensional measurement method applied is highly reliable for evaluating the three-dimensional condylar position after mandibular reconstruction.
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- K L Schulz
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany.
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Cebrián Carretero JL, Navarro Cuéllar C. New Technologies for Personalized Medicine in Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11154261. [PMID: 35893352 PMCID: PMC9329913 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11154261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The search for standardized protocols has been a constant concern in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery [...]
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- José Luis Cebrián Carretero
- Department of Oral and Maxilofacial Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, IDIPAZ, 28046 Madrid, Spain
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- División of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28007 Madrid, Spain;
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de Boutray M, Cavalcanti Santos J, Bourgeade A, Ohayon M, Chammas PE, Garrel R, Poignet P, Zemiti N. Fibular registration using surface matching in navigation-guided osteotomies: a proof of concept study on 3D-printed models. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg 2022; 17:1321-1331. [DOI: 10.1007/s11548-022-02608-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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de Geer A, Brouwer de Koning S, van Alphen M, van der Mierden S, Zuur C, van Leeuwen F, Loeve A, van Veen R, Karakullukcu M. Registration methods for surgical navigation of the mandible: a systematic review. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 51:1318-1329. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2022.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Navigation-assisted maxillofacial reconstruction: accuracy and predictability. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 51:874-882. [PMID: 34862088 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2021.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of navigation-assisted maxillofacial reconstruction and to identify the predictors of the clinical outcomes. A total of 112 patients who underwent navigation-assisted maxillofacial reconstruction with free flaps between 2014 and 2019, performed by a single surgical team, were assessed. Accuracy was evaluated by superimposing the postoperative computed tomography data with the preoperative virtual surgical plan. Predictors of the clinical outcomes affecting the accuracy were identified and analysed. The mean deviation and root mean square (RMS) estimate of the orbital, maxillary, and mandibular reconstructions were 0.88 ± 3.25 mm and 3.38 ± 0.73 mm, 0.77 ± 3.44 mm and 3.69 ± 0.82 mm, and 1.07 ± 4.16 mm and 4.67 ± 3.95 mm, respectively (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in orbital volume or projection between the preoperative, postoperative, and healthy orbits (P = 0.093 and P = 0.225, respectively). Multivariate linear regression analysis confirmed significant associations between the accuracy of navigation-assisted mandibular reconstruction and preservation of the condyle, type of reconstruction, type of osteosynthesis plate, and number of bony segments. Navigation-assisted midface reconstruction yielded a higher level of accuracy in the final surgical outcome when compared to mandibular reconstruction. Computer-assisted techniques and intraoperative navigation can be an alternative or adjunct to current surgical techniques to improve the final surgical outcome, especially in more complex maxillofacial reconstructions.
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Meng FH, Zhu ZH, Lei ZH, Zhang XH, Shao L, Zhang HZ, Zhang T. Feasibility of the application of mixed reality in mandible reconstruction with fibula flap: A cadaveric specimen study. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2021; 122:e45-e49. [PMID: 33434746 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2021.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND In recent years, a new technology, mixed reality (MR), has emerged and surpassed the limitations of augmented reality (AR) with its inability to interact with hologram. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of the application of MR in mandible reconstruction with fibula flap. METHODS Computed tomography (CT) examination was performed for one cadaveric mandible and ten fibula bones. Using professional software Proplan CMF 3.0 (Materialize, Leuven, Belgium), we created a defected mandibular model and simulated the reconstruction design with these 10 fibula bones. The surgical plans were transferred to the HoloLens. We used HoloLens to guide the osteotomy and shaping of the fibular bone. After fixing the fibular segments using the Ti template, all segments underwent a CT examination. Before and after objects were compared for measurements of the location of fibular osteotomies, angular deviation of fibular segments, and intergonial angle distances. RESULTS The mean location of the fibular osteotomies, angular deviation of the fibular segments, and intergonial angle distances were 2.11 ± 1.31 mm, 2.85°± 1.97°, and 7.24 ± 3.42 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION The experimental results revealed that slight deviations remained in the accuracy of fibular osteotomy. With the further development of technology, it has the potential to improve the efficiency and precision of the reconstructive surgery.
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- F H Meng
- Chinese PLA General Hospital, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 100853, Beijing, China
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- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Shenzhen Luohu Hospital Group Luohu People's Hospital, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 518020, Shenzhen, China
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- Beijing Institute of Technology, Optoelectronic College, 100081, Beijing, China
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- Chinese PLA General Hospital, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 100853, Beijing, China.
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- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 100730, Beijing, China.
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Delayed Reconstruction of Palatomaxillary Defect Using Fibula Free Flap. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9030884. [PMID: 32213855 PMCID: PMC7141519 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9030884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Introduction. The objective of this study was to evaluate a surgical technique and to present the results of delayed reconstruction of palatomaxillary defects using fibula free flap (FFF). Methods. A review was conducted for nine patients who underwent palatomaxillary reconstruction using FFF. Primary disease, type of reconstruction, defect area, fibula segment length and number of osteotomies, radiotherapy, and implant installation after FFF reconstruction were analyzed. Results. All nine patients underwent delayed reconstruction. The fibula shaft was osteotomized into two segments in seven patients and three segments in one patient with bilateral Brown’s revised classification IV/d defect. One case was planned by using a computer-aided design computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system with a navigation system. The mean length of the grafted fibula bone was 68.06 mm. Dental implant treatment was performed in six patients. Six patients received radiation therapy, and there were no specific complications related to the radiation therapy. In one case, the defect was reconstructed with FFF flow-through from a radial forearm free flap. Conclusion. This clinical study demonstrated that the fibula flap is an ideal donor-free flap in a palatomaxillary defect. Delayed reconstruction using an FFF can reduce the complication and failure rates.
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Selection of Guiding Plate Combined With Surgical Navigation for Microsurgical Mandibular Reconstruction. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 31:960-965. [PMID: 32149977 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The present study summarized selection of guiding plate combined with surgical navigation for microsurgical mandibular reconstruction. METHODS Data from preoperative maxillofacial enhanced computed tomography (CT) scans were imported to ProPlan CMF. The authors performed virtual mandibulectomy and superimposed 3-dimensional (3D) iliac images on mandibular defects. Guiding plates including mandibular fixation device, reconstruction plate, guiding model, and occlusal splint for various mandibular hemimandibular central lateral (HCL) defects were fabricated to fix bilateral residual mandible. The model was scanned, and data were imported into ProPlan CMF and the intraoperative navigation system. Through landmark points upon the guiding plate, position of the residual mandible was determined during surgical navigation. Intraoperative navigation was used to implement the virtual plan. Sagittal, coronal, axial, and 3D reconstruction images displayed by the navigation system were used to accurately determine osteotomy sites and osteotomy trajectory during surgery. Surgical probe guidance was used to mark the osteotomy line and transfer the virtual procedure to real-time surgery. Accuracy was evaluated using chromatographic analysis. RESULTS Different guiding plates combined with surgical navigation could be used for various mandibular defects, including mandibular fixation devices for LCL defects, reconstruction plates for LC/L/C defects, and guiding models and occlusal splints for H/L/LC defects (including mandibular ramus). In our study, average and largest shift of the mandible and osteotomy site was <5 mm. CONCLUSION The authors summarized different ways of combining guiding plates with surgical navigation for reconstruction of various mandibular defects, which could improve clinical outcomes of this procedure with high accuracy.
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The evolving roles of computer-based technology and smartphone applications in facial plastic surgery. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 27:267-273. [DOI: 10.1097/moo.0000000000000557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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van Baar GJC, Forouzanfar T, Liberton NPTJ, Winters HAH, Leusink FKJ. Accuracy of computer-assisted surgery in mandibular reconstruction: A systematic review. Oral Oncol 2018; 84:52-60. [PMID: 30115476 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2018.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Revised: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) for mandibular reconstruction was developed to improve conventional treatment methods. In the past years, many different software programs have entered the market, offering numerous approaches for preoperative planning and postoperative evaluation of the CAS process of mandibular reconstruction. In this systematic review, we reviewed planning and evaluation methods in studies that quantitatively assessed accuracy of mandibular reconstruction performed with CAS. We included 42 studies describing 413 mandibular reconstructions planned and evaluated using CAS. The commonest software was Proplan/Surgicase CMF (55%). In most cases, the postoperative virtual 3-dimensional model was compared to the preoperative 3-dimensional model, revised to the virtual plan (64%). The commonest landmark for accuracy measurements was the condyle (54%). Accuracy deviations ranged between 0 mm and 12.5 mm and between 0.9° and 17.5°. Because of a lack of uniformity in planning (e.g., image acquisition, mandibular resection size) and evaluation methodologies, the ability to compare postoperative outcomes was limited; meta-analysis was not performed. A practical and simple guideline for standardizing planning and evaluation methods needs to be considered to allow valid comparisons of postoperative results and facilitate meta-analysis in the future.
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- Gustaaf J C van Baar
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology & 3D Innovation Lab, VU University Medical Centre/Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology & 3D Innovation Lab, VU University Medical Centre/Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology & 3D Innovation Lab, VU University Medical Centre/Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology & 3D Innovation Lab, VU University Medical Centre/Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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