Evaluation of anterolateral thigh flap dimensions with virtual flap models

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Evaluation of anterolateral thigh flap dimensions with virtual flap models via International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery via MedWorm.com Free flaps are commonly used for head and neck reconstruction. However, flap dimensions are still evaluated by visual and tactile assessment. The aim of this study was to enable preoperative planning of flap dimensions for soft tissue reconstruction based on clinical parameters. Computed tomography records from 230 patients dated from 2009 to 2019 were analysed retrospectively. A virtual, three-dimensional anterolateral thigh flap model was standardized, aligned to segmented leg models in two positions, and flap thicknesses and volumes were determined. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) View on Web

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