A Case Series of Rapid Prototyping and Intraoperative Imaging in Orbital Reconstruction. Issue 2 (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lim, Christopher G.T.; Campbell, Duncan I.; Cook, Nicholas; Erasmus, Jason
• Is Part Of: Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction. Volume 8:Issue 2(2015)
• Page Start: 105
• Page End: 110
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: intraoperative imaging -- rapid prototyping -- orbital trauma; Face -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery; Face -- Wounds and injuries; Maxilla -- Surgery; Maxilla -- Wounds and injuries; Maxillofacial Injuries -- Periodicals; Craniocerebral Trauma -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- methods -- Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.522
• DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1395384
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1943-3875

Abstract

In Christchurch Hospital, rapid prototyping (RP) and intraoperative imaging are the standard of care in orbital trauma and has been used since February 2013. RP allows the fabrication of an anatomical model to visualize complex anatomical structures which is dimensionally accurate and cost effective. This assists diagnosis, planning, and preoperative implant adaptation for orbital reconstruction. Intraoperative imaging involves a computed tomography scan during surgery to evaluate surgical implants and restored anatomy and allows the clinician to correct errors in implant positioning that may occur during the same procedure. This article aims to demonstrate the potential clinical and cost saving benefits when both these technologies are used in orbital reconstruction which minimize the need for revision surgery.