Computer-based planning system for mandibular reconstruction
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Journal
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume
196
DOI
10.3233/978-1-61499-375-9-6
Keywords
Computer aided planning; Mandibular Reconstruction; Surgery planning
Abstract
Mandibular reconstruction is typically performed for traumatic or postsurgical conditions, and may involve the use of autologous osteocutaneous fibula free flaps for large defects. Recreating the native contour of the mandible during reconstructive surgery is challenging. Existed pre-operative planning software has limitations. In this paper we present a novel pre-operative planning system that helps to optimize the number and location of bony osteotomies, and the orientation of the harvested bone segments by specifically prioritizing the position and number of the cutanteous perforators to the osteocutaneous fibula free flap, in order to improve the reliability of the osteocutaneous fibula free flap. © 2014 The authors and IOS Press. All rights reserved.
APA Citation
Alassaf, M., Li, W., Joshi, A., & Hahn, J. (2014). Computer-based planning system for mandibular reconstruction. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 196 (). http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-375-9-6