Validity and reliability of three-dimensional costal cartilage imaging for donor-site assessment and clinical application in microtia reconstruction patients: A prospective study of 22 cases.

Xiaoyan MaoXiaojian LiJames JiaDeni KangYong MiaoZijing LuZhe-Xiang Fan

Published in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2019)

Despite a very small error was found in volume calculation, Mimics software was accurate and reliable in linear calculation. Three-dimensional costal cartilage imaging was found to be an efficient tool for morphological evaluation of costal cartilages. We believe that with the application of individualised cartilage models based on three-dimensional printing, the use of customised ear framework carving will be practicable in surgical training.

Keyphrases

high resolution
end stage renal disease
extracellular matrix
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
fluorescence imaging
tissue engineering