Accuracy of computer-assisted surgery in mandibular reconstruction: A postoperative evaluation guideline

G.J.C. van Baar, N.P.T.J. Liberton, T. Forouzanfar, H.A.H. Winters, F.K.J. Leusink

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Abstract

Comparing accuracy results for mandibular reconstructions using computer-assisted surgery (CAS) is limited due to heterogeneity in image acquisition, extent of mandibular resection, and evaluation methodologies between studies. We propose a practical, feasible and reproducible guideline for standardizing evaluation methods to allow valid comparisons of postoperative results and facilitate meta-analyses in the future. It offers a guide to imaging, data comparison, volume assessment of 3-dimensional models, classification of defects, and it also contains a quantitative accuracy evaluation method.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-8
Number of pages8
JournalOral Oncology
Volume88
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2019

Keywords

  • Computer-aided design
  • Computer-aided manufacturing
  • Computer-assisted
  • Data accuracy
  • Free tissue flaps
  • Mandibular reconstruction
  • Oral cancer
  • Printing
  • Software
  • Surgery
  • Three-dimensional

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