Combining Virtual Surgical Planning, Intraoperative Navigation, and 3D Printing in Prosthetic-Based Bilateral Microtia Reconstruction

Publication date: Available online 4 January 2017
Source:Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): Jason M. Weissler, Michael Sosin, Amir H. Dorafshar, Juan R. Garcia
Reconstructing auricular deformities for bilateral microtia is a demanding challenge especially following failed autologous reconstruction. This case report demonstrates 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 (BAHA) system in a patient with Treacher Collins syndrome that had previously failed autologous reconstruction. Through a collaborative approach between the reconstructive surgeon and anaplastologist, the implementation of advanced digital technologies may offer a superior aesthetic and functional outcome to patients with previously failed reconstruction.



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