Affiliation:
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
Abstract
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Skull reconstruction can be challenging due to the complex 3-dimensional shape of some structures, such as the orbital walls, and for cases involving a large cranial vault. In such situations, computer-assisted design and modeling of prostheses is especially helpful to achieve an adequate reconstruction. Simultaneous tumor resection and skull defect reconstruction are also challenging because the preoperative imaging does not display the anticipated defect. Currently, sophisticated methods based on physical prototypes and templates are required to enable simultaneous resection and reconstruction techniques.
OBJECTIVE
To report a new technique for simultaneous tumor resection and skull reconstruction with a custom-made prosthesis.
METHODS
Using OsiriX software, virtual bone resection was performed using preoperative images by carefully delimiting the tumor on each slice. The modified images were integrated to predict the defect and also served as a basis for prosthesis construction. At the time of surgery, the images were projected onto the patient's skull using a surgical navigation system to delimit the area of the craniectomy.
RESULTS
The virtual planning method was simple and accurate and provided a precise preoperative definition of important structures that needed to be spared, such as the frontal sinus. Using this method, simultaneous tumor resection and prosthetic skull reconstruction was successfully achieved for a patient with a wide skull tumor.
CONCLUSION
Simultaneous skull tumor resection and prosthetic reconstruction are possible when a virtual preoperative tumor resection is performed, and a corresponding customized prosthesis subsequently is manufactured and used.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Subject
Clinical Neurology,Surgery
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