Using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing technology for foreign body removal from soft tissues: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

When foreign bodies are located deep within the tissue, removal is often difficult. In recent years, computer-assisted surgery (CAS) has been widely adopted in surgery, including the removal of foreign bodies. Among various techniques, computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology has been widely employed for hard tissue management in the oral and maxillofacial region, and reports on the application of CAD/CAM technology for procedures involving soft tissues are lacking. In this study, we report a case in which CAD/CAM technology is used to facilitate the removal of a foreign body located in the soft tissue.

Case presentation

A 25-year-old female underwent metal plate and screw removal in 2020; however, a metal fragment remained lodged in

SUBMITTER: Hoshino T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12484447 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature