Computer-Assisted Planning in Craniofacial Surgery (True PDF from Publisher)

By Amir H Dorafshar MBChB FACS FAAP, Joseph Lopez MD, Russell R. Reid MD PhD

Recent advances in both scanning instruments and supporting software have made intraoperative 3D imaging a reality in today’s plastic and reconstructive surgery. Computer-Assisted Planning in Craniofacial Surgery provides authoritative, state-of-the-art information on when and how to apply technologies such as virtual planning, stereolithography, and navigation in the practice of craniofacial surgery. This unique, clinically focused title discusses the history and evolution of current techniques, extensively covers the application of current technologies, and includes multidisciplinary perspectives throughout, providing a comprehensive, holistic view of this important topic.

• Follows a standard format in each chapter: history of the topic, current literature and applications, key steps and techniques of virtual planning and navigation (with video), and pearls/pitfalls shared by a master surgeon with expertise in each particular area.
• Includes preoperative photographs and postoperative results, radiological and computerized imaging, and clinical photos throughout.
• Covers potential complications to be aware of in the postoperative period.
• Offers expert perspectives on computer-assisted planning from surgeons, physicists, engineers, and other industry leaders.
• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 1st edition (February 21, 2024)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323826687
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323826686