Abstract
Repeat surgery for restenosis after initial nonsyndromic craniosynostosis intervention is sometimes needed. Calvarial vault reconstruction through a healed surgical bed adds a level of intraoperative complexity and may benefit from preoperative and intraoperative definitions of biometric and aesthetic norms. Computer-assisted design and manufacturing using 3D imaging allows the precise formulation of operative plans in anticipation of surgical intervention. 3D printing turns virtual plans into anatomical replicas, templates, or customized implants by using a variety of materials. The authors present a technical note illustrating the use of this technology: a repeat calvarial vault reconstruction that was planned and executed using computer-assisted design and 3D printed intraoperative guides.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 490-494 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 3D printing
- Computer-assisted design
- Computer-assisted manufacturing
- Craniofacial
- Craniosynostosis
- Surgical technique
- Virtual surgical planning
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Clinical Neurology