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Gardiner L, Smith B, Kubik M, Solari M, Smith K, de Almeida JR, Sridharan S. Long-term outcomes in virtual surgical planning for mandibular reconstruction: A cost-effectiveness analysis. Microsurgery 2024; 44:e31206. [PMID: 38943374 DOI: 10.1002/micr.31206] [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: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This study is an economic evaluation comparing virtual surgical planning (VSP) utilization to free hand mandibular reconstruction (FHR) for advanced oral cavity cancer, for which the cost effectiveness remains poorly understood. The proposed clinical benefits of VSP must be weighed against the additional upfront costs. METHODS A Markov decision analysis model was created for VSP and FHR based on literature review and institutional data over a 35-year time horizon. Model parameters were derived and averaged from systematic review and institutional experience. VSP cost and surgical time saving was incorporated. We accounted for long-term risks including cancer recurrence and hardware failure/exposure. We calculated cost in US dollars and effectiveness in quality-adjusted-life-years (QALYs). A health care perspective was adopted, discounting costs and effectiveness at 3%/year. Deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses tested model robustness. RESULTS In the base case scenario, total VSP strategy cost was $49,498 with 8.37 QALYs gained while FHR cost was $42,478 with 8.27 QALY gained. An incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER), or the difference in cost/difference in effectiveness, for VSP was calculated at $68,382/QALY gained. VSP strategy favorability was sensitive to variations of patient age at diagnosis and institutional VSP cost with one-way sensitivity analysis. VSP was less economically favorable for patients >75.5 years of age or for institutional VSP costs >$10,745. In a probabilistic sensitivity analysis, 55% of iterations demonstrated an ICER value below a $100,000/QALY threshold. CONCLUSIONS/RELEVANCE VSP is economically favorable compared to FHR in patients requiring mandibular reconstruction for advanced oral cancer, but these results are sensitive to the patient's age at diagnosis and the institutional VSP cost. Our results do not suggest if one "should or should not" use VSP, rather, emphasizes the need for patient selection regarding which patients would most benefit from VSP when evaluating quality of life and long-term complications. Further studies are necessary to demonstrate improved long-term risk for hardware failure/exposure in VSP compared to FHR.
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- Lauren Gardiner
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Qin Z, Chen Q, Qian K, Zheng Q, Shi J, Tai Y. Enhancing endoscopic scene reconstruction with color-aware inverse rendering through neural SDF and radiance fields. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2024; 15:3914-3931. [PMID: 38867769 PMCID: PMC11166432 DOI: 10.1364/boe.521612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Virtual surgical training is crucial for enhancing minimally invasive surgical skills. Traditional geometric reconstruction methods based on medical CT/MRI images often fall short in providing color information, which is typically generated through pseudo-coloring or artistic rendering. To simultaneously reconstruct both the geometric shape and appearance information of organs, we propose a novel organ model reconstruction network called Endoscope-NeSRF. This network jointly leverages neural radiance fields and Signed Distance Function (SDF) to reconstruct a textured geometric model of the organ of interest from multi-view photometric images acquired by an endoscope. The prior knowledge of the inverse correlation between the distance from the light source to the object and the radiance improves the real physical properties of the organ. The dilated mask further refines the appearance and geometry at the organ's edges. We also proposed a highlight adaptive optimization strategy to remove highlights caused by the light source during the acquisition process, thereby preventing the reconstruction results in areas previously affected by highlights from turning white. Finally, the real-time realistic rendering of the organ model is achieved by combining the inverse rendering and Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) rendering methods. Experimental results show that our method closely matches the Instant-NGP method in appearance reconstruction, outperforming other state-of-the-art methods, and stands as the superior method in terms of geometric reconstruction. Our method obtained a detailed geometric model and realistic appearance, providing a realistic visual sense for virtual surgical simulation, which is important for medical training.
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- Zhibao Qin
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Opto-electronic Information Technology, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Opto-electronic Information Technology, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Institute of The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650500, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Opto-electronic Information Technology, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Opto-electronic Information Technology, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Opto-electronic Information Technology, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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Olejnik A, Verstraete L, Croonenborghs TM, Politis C, Swennen GRJ. The Accuracy of Three-Dimensional Soft Tissue Simulation in Orthognathic Surgery-A Systematic Review. J Imaging 2024; 10:119. [PMID: 38786573 PMCID: PMC11122049 DOI: 10.3390/jimaging10050119] [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: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Three-dimensional soft tissue simulation has become a popular tool in the process of virtual orthognathic surgery planning and patient-surgeon communication. To apply 3D soft tissue simulation software in routine clinical practice, both qualitative and quantitative validation of its accuracy are required. The objective of this study was to systematically review the literature on the accuracy of 3D soft tissue simulation in orthognathic surgery. The Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases were consulted for the literature search. The systematic review (SR) was conducted according to the PRISMA statement, and 40 articles fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Quadas-2 tool was used for the risk of bias assessment for selected studies. A mean error varying from 0.27 mm to 2.9 mm for 3D soft tissue simulations for the whole face was reported. In the studies evaluating 3D soft tissue simulation accuracy after a Le Fort I osteotomy only, the upper lip and paranasal regions were reported to have the largest error, while after an isolated bilateral sagittal split osteotomy, the largest error was reported for the lower lip and chin regions. In the studies evaluating simulation after bimaxillary osteotomy with or without genioplasty, the highest inaccuracy was reported at the level of the lips, predominantly the lower lip, chin, and, sometimes, the paranasal regions. Due to the variability in the study designs and analysis methods, a direct comparison was not possible. Therefore, based on the results of this SR, guidelines to systematize the workflow for evaluating the accuracy of 3D soft tissue simulations in orthognathic surgery in future studies are proposed.
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- Anna Olejnik
- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan, Ruddershove 10, 8000 Bruges, Belgium
- Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Craniomaxillofacial Center for Children and Young Adults, Regional Specialized Children’s Hospital, ul. Zolnierska 18A, 10-561 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan, Ruddershove 10, 8000 Bruges, Belgium
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan, Ruddershove 10, 8000 Bruges, Belgium
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Rocuts A, Avella-Molano B, Behr A, Lakhani F, Bolds B, Riveros-Amado M, Riveros-Perez E. Comparison of two 3D scanning software to identify facial features: a prospective instrument to predict difficult airway. Perioper Med (Lond) 2024; 13:9. [PMID: 38383430 PMCID: PMC10882923 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-024-00362-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Clinical airway assessment has limited predictive ability to anticipate difficult airway. Three-dimensional (3D) technologies have emerged in medicine as valuable tools in different settings including innovation and surgical planning. Three-dimensional facial scanning could add value to clinical measurements and two-dimensional models to assess the airway. However, commonly used high-fidelity scans are expensive. This study aims to compare the accuracy of the measurements made by the Scandy Pro app as a cost-effective alternative to high-fidelity scans made by the Artec Space Spider. We also aim to evaluate the interobserver variability for the measurements performed with Scandy Pro. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional, comparison study on 10 healthy volunteers. Four observers measured 720 distances and 400 using both Scandy Pro and Artec Space Spider facial scans. Wilcoxon test was used for group-group comparison. RESULTS Comparison of both instruments showed no difference in angle or distance measurements. The percentage error (measurement difference between the two devices) exhibited by one of the observers was significantly different compared with the other three observers; however, the magnitude of this individual deviation did not affect the overall percentage error. The overall error for Scandy Pro was 5.5% (3.9% and 6.7% for angles and distances, respectively). CONCLUSION Three-dimensional facial scanning with Scandy Pro is an accurate tool that can be a cost-effective alternative to high-fidelity scans produced by the Artec Space Spider.
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- Alexander Rocuts
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- CAHS - Department of Medical Illustration, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Outcomes Research Consortium, Cleveland Clinic, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
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Peng MJ, Chen HY, Chen P, Tan Z, Hu Y, To MKT, He E. Virtual reality-based surgical planning simulator for tumorous resection in FreeForm Modeling: an illustrative case of clinical teaching. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2024; 14:2060-2068. [PMID: 38415160 PMCID: PMC10895132 DOI: 10.21037/qims-23-1151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
Abstract
The importance of virtual reality (VR) has been emphasized by many medical studies, yet it has been relatively under-applied to surgical operation. This study characterized how VR has been applied in clinical education and evaluated its tutorial utility by designing a surgical model of tumorous resection as a simulator for preoperative planning and medical tutorial. A 36-year-old male patient with a femoral tumor who was admitted to the Affiliated Jiangmen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital was randomly selected and scanned by computed tomography (CT). The data in digital imaging and communications in medicine (*.DICOM) format were imported into Mimics to reconstruct a femoral model, and were generated to the format of *.stl executing in the computer-aided design (CAD) software SenSable FreeForm Modeling (SFM). A bony tumor was simulated by adding clay to the femur, the procedure of tumorous resection was virtually performed with a toolkit called Phantom, and its bony defect was filled with virtual cement. A 3D workspace was created to enable the individual multimodality manipulation, and a virtual operation of tumorous excision was successfully carried out with indefinitely repeated running. The precise delineation of surgical margins was shown to be achieved with expert proficiency and inexperienced hands among 43 of 50 participants. This simulative educator presented an imitation of high definition, those trained by VR models achieved a higher success rate of 86% than the rate of 74% achieved by those trained by conventional methods. This tumorous resection was repeatably handled by SFM, including the establishment of surgical strategy, whereby participants felt that respondent force feedback was beneficial to surgical teaching programs, enabling engagement of learning experiences by immersive events which mimic real-world circumstances to reinforce didactic and clinical concepts.
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- Matthew Jianqiao Peng
- Department of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Jiangmen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Jinan University, Jiangmen, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huidong People’s Hospital, Huizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated 4th Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Cretu B, Zamfir A, Bucurica S, Scheau AE, Savulescu Fiedler I, Caruntu C, Caruntu A, Scheau C. Role of Cannabinoids in Oral Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:969. [PMID: 38256042 PMCID: PMC10815457 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25020969] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Cannabinoids have incited scientific interest in different conditions, including malignancy, due to increased exposure to cannabis. Furthermore, cannabinoids are increasingly used to alleviate cancer-related symptoms. This review paper aims to clarify the recent findings on the relationship between cannabinoids and oral cancer, focusing on the molecular mechanisms that could link cannabinoids with oral cancer pathogenesis. In addition, we provide an overview of the current and future perspectives on the management of oral cancer patients using cannabinoid compounds. Epidemiological data on cannabis use and oral cancer development are conflicting. However, in vitro studies assessing the effects of cannabinoids on oral cancer cells have unveiled promising anti-cancer features, including apoptosis and inhibition of cell proliferation. Downregulation of various signaling pathways with anti-cancer effects has been identified in experimental models of oral cancer cells exposed to cannabinoids. Furthermore, in some countries, several synthetic or phytocannabinoids have been approved as medical adjuvants for the management of cancer patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy. Cannabinoids may improve overall well-being by relieving anxiety, depression, pain, and nausea. In conclusion, the link between cannabinoid compounds and oral cancer is complex, and further research is necessary to elucidate the potential risks or their protective impact on oral cancer.
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- Brigitte Cretu
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, “Carol Davila” Central Military Emergency Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania; (B.C.); (A.Z.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, “Carol Davila” Central Military Emergency Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania; (B.C.); (A.Z.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University Central Emergency Military Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;
- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Coltea Clinical Hospital, 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (C.S.)
- Department of Dermatology, “Prof. N.C. Paulescu” National Institute of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, 011233 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, “Carol Davila” Central Military Emergency Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania; (B.C.); (A.Z.)
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (C.S.)
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Alhabshi MO, Aldhohayan H, BaEissa OS, Al Shehri MS, Alotaibi NM, Almubarak SK, Al Ahmari AA, Khan HA, Alowaimer HA. Role of Three-Dimensional Printing in Treatment Planning for Orthognathic Surgery: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e47979. [PMID: 38034130 PMCID: PMC10686238 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47979] [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] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Three-dimensional (3D) printing refers to a wide range of additive manufacturing processes that enable the construction of structures and models. It has been rapidly adopted for a variety of surgical applications, including the printing of patient-specific anatomical models, implants and prostheses, external fixators and splints, as well as surgical instrumentation and cutting guides. In comparison to traditional methods, 3D-printed models and surgical guides offer a deeper understanding of intricate maxillofacial structures and spatial relationships. This review article examines the utilization of 3D printing in orthognathic surgery, particularly in the context of treatment planning. It discusses how 3D printing has revolutionized this sector by providing enhanced visualization, precise surgical planning, reduction in operating time, and improved patient communication. Various databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Medline, were searched with relevant keywords. A total of 410 articles were retrieved, of which 71 were included in this study. This article concludes that the utilization of 3D printing in the treatment planning of orthognathic surgery offers a wide range of advantages, such as increased patient satisfaction and improved functional and aesthetic outcomes.
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- Manaf O Alhabshi
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Abdullah Medical City, Jeddah, SAU
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- General Dentistry, North of Riyadh Dental Clinic, Second Health Cluster, Riyadh, SAU
- General Dentistry, Ibn Sina National College, Jeddah, SAU
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ministry of Health, Jeddah, SAU
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Synergy between artificial intelligence and precision medicine for computer-assisted oral and maxillofacial surgical planning. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:897-906. [PMID: 36323803 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04706-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this review was to investigate the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in maxillofacial computer-assisted surgical planning (CASP) workflows with the discussion of limitations and possible future directions. MATERIALS AND METHODS An in-depth search of the literature was undertaken to review articles concerned with the application of AI for segmentation, multimodal image registration, virtual surgical planning (VSP), and three-dimensional (3D) printing steps of the maxillofacial CASP workflows. RESULTS The existing AI models were trained to address individual steps of CASP, and no single intelligent workflow was found encompassing all steps of the planning process. Segmentation of dentomaxillofacial tissue from computed tomography (CT)/cone-beam CT imaging was the most commonly explored area which could be applicable in a clinical setting. Nevertheless, a lack of generalizability was the main issue, as the majority of models were trained with the data derived from a single device and imaging protocol which might not offer similar performance when considering other devices. In relation to registration, VSP and 3D printing, the presence of inadequate heterogeneous data limits the automatization of these tasks. CONCLUSION The synergy between AI and CASP workflows has the potential to improve the planning precision and efficacy. However, there is a need for future studies with big data before the emergent technology finds application in a real clinical setting. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The implementation of AI models in maxillofacial CASP workflows could minimize a surgeon's workload and increase efficiency and consistency of the planning process, meanwhile enhancing the patient-specific predictability.
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Valdez CN, Ninan S, Lee YH, Schwartz N. Virtual Surgical Planning for Accurate Placement of Bone-Anchored Hearing System. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2022:1455613221140279. [PMID: 36380528 DOI: 10.1177/01455613221140279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023] Open
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- Caroline Naomi Valdez
- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Surgical Classification for Preclinical Rat Femoral Bone Defect Model: Standardization Based on Systematic Review, Anatomical Analysis and Virtual Surgery. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9090476. [PMID: 36135022 PMCID: PMC9495991 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9090476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Though surgical techniques profoundly influence in vivo experiments, significant heterogeneity exists in current surgeries for inducing rat femoral bone defects. Such variations reduce the reproducibility and comparability of preclinical studies, and are detrimental to clinical translation. The purposes of this study were: (1) to conduct a systematic review of rat femoral defect models, summarizing and analyzing the surgical techniques; (2) to analyze surgical design and potential pitfalls via 3D anatomy and virtual surgeries for fostering future precision research; and (3) to establish a surgical classification system, for improving the reproducibility and comparability among studies, avoiding unnecessary repetitive experiments. The online database PubMed was searched to identify studies from January 2000 to June 2022 using keywords, including rat, femur, bone defect. Eligible publications were included for a review of surgical methods. Anatomical analysis and virtual surgeries were conducted based on micro-CT reconstruction of the rat femur for further investigation and establishment of a classification system. A total of 545 publications were included, revealing marked heterogeneity in surgical methods. Four major surgical designs were reported for inducing defects from the proximal to distal femur: bone tunnel, cortical window, segmental defect, and wedge-shaped defect. Anatomical analysis revealed potential pitfalls hindering efficient clinical translation. A classification system was established according to the anatomical region, surgical design, and fixation devices. This systematic review in combination with 3D analysis and virtual surgery provides a general overview of current surgical approaches to inducing femoral defects in rats, and establishes a surgical classification facilitating preclinical research of quality and translational value.
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