Computer-designed implants for fronto-orbital defect reconstruction.
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.
Frodel
John L
JL
Facial Plastic Surgery and Geisinger Multidisciplinary Cosmetic Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania 17822, USA.
D000328:Adult; D001577:Benzophenones; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007659:Ketones; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020273:Orbital Implants; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011108:Polymers; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D014025:Titanium; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
D001577:Benzophenones; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D007659:Ketones; C084562:Medpor; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011108:Polymers; C063834:polyetheretherketone; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D014025:Titanium