Use of three-dimensional computerized tomography reconstruction in complex facial trauma.

Authors

• Kapil Saigal
• Ronald S Winokur
• Steven Finden
• Daniel Taub
• Edmund Pribitkin

Publication/Presentation Date

8-1-2005

Abstract

Technological advances in computerized tomography (CT) have reduced data acquisition and reconstruction times so that three-dimensional (3D) CT images of maxillofacial injuries may be economically and quickly generated. 3DCT was judged superior to multiplanar two-dimensional CT in demonstrating the spatial relationships of fracture fragments in complex mandibular and midfacial trauma. Although 3DCT failed to demonstrate soft-tissue injuries well, the surgeon's improved appreciation of the disrupted bony architecture facilitated preoperative planning. 3DCT facilitates the evaluation of complex mandibular and midfacial fractures.

Volume

21

Issue

3

First Page

214

Last Page

220

ISSN

0736-6825

Published In/Presented At

Saigal, K., Winokur, R. S., Finden, S., Taub, D., & Pribitkin, E. (2005). Use of three-dimensional computerized tomography reconstruction in complex facial trauma. Facial plastic surgery : FPS, 21(3), 214–220. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2005-922862

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

16307402

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article