A Comparative Study on a Novel Fibula Malleolus Cap to Increase the Accuracy of Oncologic Jaw Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Although computer-assisted surgery using fibula flap has been widely applied for oncologic jaw reconstruction in recent years, the inaccurate positioning of the fibula harvest guide brings sliding and rotational errors, which leads to compromised accuracy in simultaneous implant placement and dental rehabilitation. This study aimed to develop a novel three-dimensional (3D)-printed patient-specific fibula malleolus cap to increase oncologic reconstruction accuracy.

Methods

In this prospective comparative study with a recent historical control cohort, patients in need of oncologic jaw reconstruction with fibula free flaps were recruited. In the study group, the fibula was harvested with the guide of the malleolus cap, whereas in the control group, without the malleo

SUBMITTER: Pu JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8767155 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature