To investigate the application of free fibular flap based on digital technology in mandibular defects. Eight cases of mandibular defects underwent virtual surgery and guide plate design before operation. The mandibular osteotomy guide plate, fibula plastic guide plate and mandibular reconstruction model were prepared by rapid prototyping technology. The individualized reconstruction titanium plates were prefabricated on the mandibular reconstruction model. Based on the guide plates and the individualized reconstruction titanium plates, the mandibular defects were repaired accurately. At the same time, CT angiography was used to observe the variation of peroneal artery. For patients with soft tissue defects, the superficial position of the point going out muscle of perforator vessels was located, and the skin flaps were designed to repair the soft tissue defect. The free fibular flaps survived in all patients. The guide plates were successfully implanted, the position of the individualized reconstruction titanium plates were accurate, and the occlussions were well recovered. Preoperative CT angiography was carried out without complication in all patients, the desired anatomy was adequately demonstrated in all patients. The superficial position of the point going out muscle of perforator vessels during operation were basically in accordance with those detected by CT angiography. The free fibular flaps based on digital technology can successfully repair mandibular defects with good aesthetic and functional results.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2020.07.012DOI Listing

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