2021
DOI: 10.1002/hed.26688
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Short and long‐term outcomes of three‐dimensional printed surgical guides and virtual surgical planning versus conventional methods for fibula free flap reconstruction of the mandible: Decreased nonunion and complication rates

Abstract: BackgroundTo determine whether virtual surgical planning and three‐dimensional printed cutting guides (3D/VSP) improved radiographic bone union compared to conventional methods (CM) in fibula free flap (FFF) reconstruction of the mandibles.MethodsRetrospective study from the years 2000–2018 at a tertiary hospital. Osseous union was evaluated by a radiologist blinded to each patient's treatment.ResultsTwo hundred sixty patients who underwent FFF tissue transfer, 28 with VSP and 3D cutting guides. Bony union was… Show more

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“…With the aim of improving reconstruction results and shortening the duration of the surgical procedure, computer‐assisted design and computer assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) was introduced in the field of mandibular reconstruction in the mid‐2000s 8,9 . Using 3D‐printed jigs and patient specific osteosynthesis plates, a virtual plan for resection and reconstruction can be transferred to the operating room 10–12 . However, inaccuracies in surgical conversion of the virtual plan have been reported, accounting for deviations in the spatial alignment of the bone graft and mandibular condyles 13 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…With the aim of improving reconstruction results and shortening the duration of the surgical procedure, computer‐assisted design and computer assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) was introduced in the field of mandibular reconstruction in the mid‐2000s 8,9 . Using 3D‐printed jigs and patient specific osteosynthesis plates, a virtual plan for resection and reconstruction can be transferred to the operating room 10–12 . However, inaccuracies in surgical conversion of the virtual plan have been reported, accounting for deviations in the spatial alignment of the bone graft and mandibular condyles 13 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In particular, such measures could focus on free flaps that probably contribute most to prolonged TUA. Strategies such as pre‐resection estimation of defect size and orientation based on clinical and radiological measurements, three‐dimensionally printed models and virtual planning, 25 and overestimation of defect size and later trimming if necessary of the skin/soft tissue/bony components of the flap could facilitate simultaneous start of both the extirpative and flap harvest components, thereby significantly reducing TUA.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…While no technology can supplant experience, VSP has the potential to assist more novice surgeons in tackling the reconstructive challenge of complex craniofacial defects. Stranix et al [38] presented two solutions to not having a pre-operative CT scan for planning purposes: using a mirror-image reconstruction of the uninvolved side or using normative data in lieu of an intact contralateral side. Initial results with VSP-aided free flap reconstruction of the traumatized face have been encouraging.…”
Section: Virtual Surgical Planningmentioning
confidence: 99%