Improved operative efficiency of free fibula flap mandible reconstruction with patient‐specific, computer‐guided preoperative planning

JM Toto, EI Chang, R Agag, K Devarajan… - Head & …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Background Free fibula osteocutaneous flaps are the primary option for reconstruction after
segmental mandibulectomies. This study evaluates the impact of CT‐guided preoperative …

In-house, open-source 3D-software-based, CAD/CAM-planned mandibular reconstructions in 20 consecutive free fibula flap cases: an explorative cross-sectional …

LM Ritschl, P Kilbertus, FD Grill, M Schwarz… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background Mandibular reconstruction is conventionally performed freehand, CAD/CAM-
assisted, or by using partially adjustable resection aids. CAD/CAM-assisted reconstructions …

[HTML][HTML] Computer-assisted versus traditional technique in fibular free-flap mandibular reconstruction: A CT symmetry study

S Bartier, O Mazzaschi, L Benichou… - European Annals of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives In the past few years, virtual planning has been increasingly used for mandibular
reconstruction. The objective of our study was to evaluate and compare symmetry and the …

[HTML][HTML] Virtual planning and guided surgery in fibular free-flap mandibular reconstruction: a 29-case series

D Culié, O Dassonville, G Poissonnet, JC Riss… - European Annals of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Introduction Virtual planning and guided surgery (VPGS) has been recently developed for
mandibular reconstruction, but benefit remains to be assessed. The aim of this study was to …

[HTML][HTML] Accuracy of computer-assisted mandibular reconstructions with free fibula flap: Results of a single-center series

F Goormans, Y Sun, M Bila, J Schoenaers, J Geusens… - Oral oncology, 2019 - Elsevier
Objectives We evaluated the accuracy of computer-assisted mandibular reconstructions.
Patients and methods We retrospectively reviewed data for 26 patients who had mandibular …

Patient-specific reconstruction plates are the missing link in computer-assisted mandibular reconstruction: a showcase for technical description

CP Cornelius, W Smolka, GA Giessler, F Wilde… - Journal of Cranio …, 2015 - Elsevier
Introduction Preoperative planning of mandibular reconstruction has moved from
mechanical simulation by dental model casts or stereolithographic models into an almost …

Evolution of surgical techniques for mandibular reconstruction using free fibula flaps: the next generation

C Monaco, JT Stranix, T Avraham, L Brecht… - Head & …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Background Virtual surgical planning (VSP) has contributed to a number of technical
innovations in mandible reconstruction. We report on these innovations and the overall …

Short and long‐term outcomes of three‐dimensional printed surgical guides and virtual surgical planning versus conventional methods for fibula free flap …

MM May, BM Howe, TJ O'Byrne, AE Alexander… - Head & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background To determine whether virtual surgical planning and three‐dimensional printed
cutting guides (3D/VSP) improved radiographic bone union compared to conventional …

The latest evolution in virtual surgical planning: customized reconstruction plates in free fibula flap mandibular reconstruction

ZH Lee, AR Alfonso, EP Ramly, RS Kantar… - Plastic and …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background: Virtual surgical planning has contributed to technical advancements in free
fibula flap mandible reconstruction. The authors present the largest comparative study on …

Simulated surgery and cutting guides enhance spatial positioning in free fibular mandibular reconstruction

E Stirling Craig, M Yuhasz, A Shah, J Blumberg… - …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction: The free fibular flap is the workhorse for mandibular reconstruction. Three‐
dimensional (3D) planning, with use of cutting guides and prebent plates, has been …