2023 journal article

Performances of novel custom 3D-printed cutting guide in canine caudal maxillectomy: a cadaveric study

FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 10.

By: A. Chambers n, M. Traverson n, S. Neal n, S. Konala n & O. Harrysson n

author keywords: 3D-printing; maxillectomy; surgical guide; accuracy; oncologic margins
TL;DR: Surgical accuracy of canine caudal maxillectomy was improved with the use of the novel custom cutting guide, despite a longer duration procedure, which could prove beneficial in achieving complete oncologic margins. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 3, 2023

IntroductionCaudal maxillectomies are challenging procedures for most veterinary surgeons. Custom guides may allow the procedure to become more accessible.