Tumor Excision with Intraoperative Navigation and 3D Printing Technology – A Case Report
Chang-Wei SU
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Kaohsiung Medical University
Kaohsiung, TAIWAN
Takao, Formosa
Great difficulties would be encountered while we would like to excise a deep huge tumor occupying the area in the close proximities to the pterygoid plate, sinus posterior wall and infratemporal fossa. Fatal complications including bleeding and unexpected fracture are of our concern during that kind of surgery. Here we would like to present a case of osteosarcoma with coexistent fibrous dysplasia over the maxilla. Before surgery, we have fabricated a 3D study model in which conveys valuable information and surgical anatomy. Moreover, intraoperative navigation also gave us great assistance in surgical approach as well as precise excision.
