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Surgical Navigation in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: Expensive Toy or Useful Tool? A Classification of Different Indications

2010; Elsevier BV; Volume: 69; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.joms.2010.07.016

1531-5053

Heinz‐Theo Lübbers, Christine Jacobsen, Felix Matthews, Klaus W. Grätz, Astrid L. Kruse, Joachim A. Obwegeser,

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

The complex 3-dimensional (3D) anatomy and geometry of the human skull and face combined with the need for precise symmetry poses challenges for reconstructive surgery of the region. Therefore, and with the technical improvements during the past 10 years or so, surgical navigation has become an established technique in craniomaxillofacial surgery. 1 Hassfeld S. Muhling J. Der Einsatz von computer-und Robotertechnik in der Mund-, Kiefer-und gesichtschirurgie. Zahnärztliche Mitteilungen. 2000; 2: 58 Google Scholar , 2 Gellrich N.C. Schramm A. Hammer B. et al. Computer-assisted secondary reconstruction of unilateral posttraumatic orbital deformity. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002; 110: 1417 Crossref PubMed Scopus (271) Google Scholar , 3 Schmelzeisen R. Gellrich N.C. Schramm A. et al. Navigation-guided resection of temporomandibular joint ankylosis promotes safety in skull base surgery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2002; 60: 1275 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (73) Google Scholar , 4 Schmelzeisen R. Gellrich N.C. Schoen R. et al. Navigation-aided reconstruction of medial orbital wall and floor contour in cranio-maxillofacial reconstruction. Injury. 2004; 35: 955 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (155) Google Scholar