International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Oct 2012
Case ReportsIntraoperative cone beam computed tomography in the management of facial fractures.
Computed tomography is currently the standard in preoperative evaluation of facial fractures, but cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) or digital volume tomography (DVT) offers potential advantages. Intraoperative imaging may facilitate adequate fracture reduction, optimising fracture repair. The aim of this article is to demonstrate the potential benefits of a new mobile CBCT system in a series of patients with complex facial fractures. ⋯ In 5 cases, fracture reduction turned out to be insufficient and was further optimized and in 5 other cases the titanium implant (orbital mesh) was not placed in the optimal position and the position was corrected. Bony fragments were detected and removed in 2 cases. Intraoperative imaging provides a number of advantages over post-therapeutic imaging in the management of facial fractures.