Combined application of virtual surgery and 3D printing technology in postoperative reconstruction of head and neck cancers

Combined application of virtual surgery and 3D printing technology in postoperative reconstruction of head and neck cancers

Abstract Background The complex anatomy of the head and neck creates a formidable challenge for surgical reconstruction. However, good functional reconstruction plays a vital role in the quality of life of patients undergoing head and neck surgery. Precision medical treatment in the field of head an...

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Main Authors: Chao Li, Yongchong Cai, Wei Wang, Yan Sun, Guojun Li, Amy L. Dimachkieh, Weidong Tian, Ronghao Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Head and neck cancer
Reconstruction
Digital surgery
Virtual reality
3 dimensional printing
Computer aided design
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-019-0616-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-019-0616-3

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