Removal of a foreign body from the skull base using a customized computer-designed guide bar

Accuracy of using computer-aided rapid prototyping templates for mandible reconstruction with an iliac crest graft

“…The accuracy of our design was previously proven when we successfully removed foreign bodies from the skull base [10]. When we applied this method to designing mandible templates we found similar results to another report [11] which evaluated the accuracy of free fibula mandibular reconstruction.…”

The clinical application of the dental mini C-arm for the removal of broken instruments in soft and hard tissue in the oral and maxillofacial area

“…Computer can be used for removing foreign bodies (Siessegger et al, 2001;Wei et al, 2010). Wei et al (2010) described computer assisted operative planning and guiding for removal of a foreign body in the skull base.…”

“…Wei et al (2010) described computer assisted operative planning and guiding for removal of a foreign body in the skull base. 3-dimenstional tracing of foreign bodies can be achieved by using computer-assisted surgery (CAS) (Siessegger et al, 2001).…”

“…Like the other operative navigation systems based on preoperative CT imaging, surgery should commence as soon as possible after the CT scan. If the foreign body is thought to have moved, reassessment is necessary (Wei et al, 2010).…”

Virtual reality surgical anatomy of the sphenoid sinus and adjacent structures by the transnasal approach

“…They compared two methods of cephalometric analyses (3D-ARCO and 3C Swennen analyses) and found that 3D-ARCO analysis provided significantly more reproducible results. Wei et al (2010) used a customized computer-designed guide bar as a tool for facilitating the removal of a foreign body from the skull base. 3D images were reconstructed from maxillomandibular CT scans.…”