Utilization of a submental island flap and 3D printed model for skull base reconstruction: Infantile giant cranio-cervicofacial teratoma. (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wiedermann, Joshua P.; Joshi, Arjun S.; Jamshidi, Aria; Conchenour, Carolyn; Preciado, Diego
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Volume 92(2017:Jan.)
• Page Start: 143
• Page End: 145
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: Craniofacial teratoma -- 3D printed model -- Submental island flap -- Infant -- Skull base reconstruction; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Oto-rhino-laryngologie -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie -- Périodiques; 618.9209751
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.11.014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-5876

Abstract

Abstract: Transcranial masses in the infant population can leave considerable skull base defects following resection. Traditional reconstructive techniques can result in significant morbidity or poor cosmetic results. We present a case of a large skull base defect in a six week-old infant, after removal of a giant cranio-cervicofacial teratoma, which was reconstructed using a versatile submental island flap. Additionally, preoperative planning and intraoperative navigation was advanced with the use of a 3D constructed model of the patient's mass.