Digital and three-demention print technique in reconstruction for complex defect after resection of jaw neoplasms / 中华耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the application of digital and three-demention (3D) print technique in reconstruction of complex jaw defect after removal of maxillofacial cancer.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From May 2013 to January 2015, 10 cases were enrolled in the study, 3 were maxillary defects and 7 were mandibular defects. The process included preoperative computer aided design, template and model manufacture with 3D Printer, intraoperative ablation and shaping of fibula based on template, flap suture and vessel anastomosis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All the cases were successfully operated according to preoperative computer aided design, and all the fibulas and skin islands survived. All the cases had regular diet 2 weeks after surgery and showed satisfying appearance.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Digital and 3D print technique has good practicability in reconstruction of complex jaw defect with free fibula.</p>