Three-dimensional computed tomography in maxillofacial surgical planning.
Fifty-four maxillofacial three-dimensional computed tomographic examinations were performed during a 12-month period for the purpose of surgical planning. Pathologic entities in the series included trauma, neoplasia, cleft palate, and other developmental anomalies. Computer-assisted mandibular disarticulation was performed routinely after each study to permit direct viewing of the mandible or maxilla in isolation. Three-dimensional computed tomography is a useful technique for maxillofacial surgical planning.
Schellhas
K P
KP
Center for Diagnostic Imaging, St Louis Park, MN 55416.
el Deeb
M
M
Wilkes
C H
CH
Check
R K
RK
Larsen
J W
JW
Heithoff
K B
KB
Fritts
H M
HM
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007573:Jaw Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*