The Application Of 3D Reconstruction Using Computer In Diagnosis And Surgery Of Craniosynostosis

Objectives:To compare the application of computer aided design and traditional methods in the accuracy of craniosynostosis diagnosis, and the advantages of CAD application in design, simulation of 3D reconstruction and cranial cavity expansion. Methods:Twelve patients diagnosed craniosynostosis in Urumqi general hospital of Lanzhou military region from Jan,2003 to Jan,2011 were selected in our study. Seven patients received traditional diagnosis and treatment, CAD technique was applied in the diagnosis and operation simulation in the remaining five patients. In order to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the two techniques, the changes of intracranial cubage, intracranial around diameter, extracranial around diameter and two ears by top diameter were carefully compared in our study. Results:With the help of the computer aided design, the diagnosis of craniosynostosis is more definitive, the operation period is significantly shortened and the cranial cavity expansion is maximized utmost. Conclusions:The application of computer aided design in the diagnosis and treatment of craniosynostosis showed advantages compared with traditional methods.