Computer-designed implants for fronto-orbital defect reconstruction.

John L Frodel

Journal: Facial plastic surgery : FPS 2008;24(1):22-34

PMID: 18286431

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Abstract

Patients with complex defects of the frontal and orbital regions present a myriad of problems for the reconstructive surgeon. In this review, options that allow state-of-the-art reconstruction using computer-assisted implants will be illustrated. The advantages of such implants created with computer assistance will be reviewed as well as indications for their use.

Address: Facial Plastic Surgery and Geisinger Multidisciplinary Cosmetic Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania 17822, USA.

DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021459

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Benzophenones, Biocompatible Materials, Blast Injuries, Computer-Aided Design, Frontal Bone, Humans, Image Processing, Computer-Assisted, Imaging, Three-Dimensional, Ketones, Male, Middle Aged, Orbital Implants, Polyethylene Glycols, Polyethylenes, Polymers, Prostheses and Implants, Prosthesis Design, Skull Fractures, Titanium, Tomography, X-Ray Computed