Three-dimensional Printing Technology for Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery Flap: From Recipient to Donor Sites.

ABSTRACT: The deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) flap is one of the most commonly used vascularized free flaps for jaw reconstruction; however, its clinical application is limited by donor site complications. We aimed to describe a new technique of using 3-dimensionally (3D) printed patient-specific devices for mandibular reconstruction with DCIA flap and simultaneous dental implants, and for donor site restoration after harvesting the DCIA flap. One patient with mandible ameloblastoma underwent mandibular reconstruction using a DCIA flap with the "jaw-in-a-day" approach. The 3D-printed patient-specific devices included mandibular cutting guides, DCIA harvesting and dental implant guide, surgical plate, and iliac prosthesis. The postoperative 1-month accuracy measurement showed the mean distance de

SUBMITTER: Zhu WY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8191693 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature