Application of 3D printed guide for reconstruction of hemifacial
microsomia with a scapula free flap
- Takashi Nuri,
- Akinori Asaka,
- Yuki Otsuki,
- Koichi Ueda
Akinori Asaka
Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University
Author ProfileAbstract
Hemifacial microsomia, resulting from aberrant development of branchial
arches, presents with craniofacial malformations including mandibular
hypoplasia. The treatment requires both soft tissue augmentation and
skeletal correction. The case involved a 25-year-old man with right
hemifacial microsomia who underwent skeletal reconstruction with
vascularized scapula bone grafting and soft tissue reconstruction with a14 Aug 2024Submitted to Clinical Case Reports 20 Aug 2024Submission Checks Completed
20 Aug 2024Assigned to Editor
22 Aug 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned