3-Dimensional Model Simulation Craniomaxillofacial Surgery using Rapid Prototyping Technique.
- Author:
Kyung In JUNG
1
;
Rong Min BAEK
;
Joo Hwan LIM
;
Sung Gyu PARK
;
Chan Yeong HEO
;
Myung Good KIM
;
Soon Sung KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Rapid prototyping technique;
Craniomaxillofacial surgery
- MeSH:
Comprehension;
Models, Anatomic;
Plastics;
Reproduction
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
2005;32(6):796-801
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In plastic and reconstructive craniomaxillofacial surgery, careful preoperative planning is essential to get a successful outcome. Many craniomaxillofacial surgeons have used imaging modalities like conventional radiographs, computed tomography(CT) and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) for supporting the planning process. But, there are a lot of limitations in the comprehension of the surgical anatomy with these modalities. Medical models made with rapid prototyping (RP) technique represent a new approach for preoperative planning and simulation surgery. With rapid prototyping models, surgical procedures can be simulated and performed interactively so that surgeon can get a realistic impression of complex structures before surgical intervention. The great advantage of rapid prototyping technique is the precise reproduction of objects from a 3-dimensional reconstruction image as a physical model. Craniomaxillofacial surgeon can establish treatment strategy through preoperative simulation surgery and predict the postoperative result.
