title: A case series of rapid prototyping and intraoperative imaging in orbital reconstruction.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Christopher G T
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Australia.
authors.forename: Duncan I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.affiliation: Diagnostic Physics Section, Medical Physics and Bioengineering, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Nicholas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Erasmus
keywords: intraoperative imaging; orbital trauma; rapid prototyping