Accuracy and precision of the CTA perforator localization technique for virtual surgical planning of composite osteocutaneous fibular free flaps in head and neck reconstruction.

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Accuracy and precision of the CTA perforator localization technique for virtual surgical planning of composite osteocutaneous fibular free flaps in head and neck reconstruction. Via Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Virtual surgical planning (VSP), computer aided design/computer aided modeling (CAD/CAM), and three-dimensional (3D) printing technology have been shown to improve surgical accuracy and efficiency in head and neck reconstruction. However, persisting criticism of the technology is that it does not adequately address the soft-tissue related aspects of the reconstructive surgery. Prior publication on the computed tomographic angiography (CTA) perforator localization technique has demonstrated how soft tissue planning can be incorporated directly into existing VSP workflows. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.