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Semin Plast Surg
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1786802
Review Article

Practical Considerations in Computerized Surgical Planning for Frontofacial Surgery

Mario S. Blondin
1   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
,
Blake Dunson
1   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
,
Christopher M. Runyan
1   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Abstract

The field of frontofacial surgery has advanced considerably, building on the pioneering techniques of Paul Tessier, with computerized surgical planning (CSP) emerging as a critical component. CSP has enhanced the precision and efficiency of surgeries for craniofacial dysostoses and hypertelorism, resulting in improved outcomes. This review delves into the importance of understanding orbital anatomy and the crucial bony and soft tissue landmarks essential to the application of CSP in frontofacial procedures, encompassing Le Fort III and monobloc advancements, as well as the correction of hypertelorism.

Keywords

computerized surgical planning - frontofacial surgery - craniofacial surgery - craniofacial dysostoses - hypertelorism

Financial Disclosure

Christopher M. Runyan, M.D., Ph.D. is a consultant for KLS Martin.


Institutional Board Approval

All participants in this study provided written informed consent to accessing their photographs, imaging, or other identifying characteristics in this review. This review was also approved by the Institutional Review Board at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (IRB00052044).




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23 May 2024

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