Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5641499 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2017 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
Reconstructing auricular deformities for bilateral microtia is a demanding challenge especially after failed autologous reconstruction. This case report presents a novel application of virtual surgical planning, computer-assisted design, and intraoperative surgical navigation to preplan and execute placement of custom-tailored silicone auricular prostheses and titanium osseointegrated implants for a bone-anchored hearing aid system in a patient with Treacher Collins syndrome in whom autologous reconstruction had previously failed. Through a collaborative approach between the reconstructive surgeon and anaplastologist, the implementation of advanced digital technologies may offer a superior esthetic and functional outcome to patients with previously failed reconstruction.
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Authors
Jason M. MD, Michael MD, Amir H. MBChB, Juan R. MA, CCA,