Use of three-dimensional computerized tomography reconstruction in complex facial trauma. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

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.

publication date

  • August 1, 2005

Research

keywords

  • Facial Injuries
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Mandibular Fractures
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 28844461634

PubMed ID

  • 16307402

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 21

issue

  • 3