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Steybe D, Voss PJ, Metzger MC, Schmelzeisen R, Poxleitner P. Virtual tumor mapping and margin control with 3-D planning and navigation. Innov Surg Sci 2024; 9:17-24. [PMID: 38826628 PMCID: PMC11138405 DOI: 10.1515/iss-2021-0009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Computer technology-based treatment approaches like intraoperative navigation and intensity-modulated radiation therapy have become important components of state of the art head and neck cancer treatment. Multidirectional exchange of virtual three-dimensional patient data via an interdisciplinary platform allows all medical specialists involved in the patients treatment to take full advantage of these technologies. This review article gives an overview of current technologies and future directions regarding treatment approaches that are based on a virtual, three-dimensional patient specific dataset: storage and exchange of spatial information acquired via intraoperative navigation allow for a highly precise frozen section procedure. In the postoperative setting, virtual reconstruction of the tumor resection surface provides the basis for improved radiation therapy planning and virtual reconstruction of the tumor with integration of molecular findings creates a valuable tool for postoperative treatment and follow-up. These refinements of established treatment components and novel approaches have the potential to make a major contribution to improving the outcome in head and neck cancer patients.
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- David Steybe
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Berta-Ottenstein-Programme for Clinician Scientists, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Steybe D, Poxleitner P, Voss PJ, Metzger MC, Schmelzeisen R, Bamberg F, Kim S, Russe MF. Evaluation of computed tomography settings in the context of visualization and discrimination of low dose injections of a novel liquid soft tissue fiducial marker in head and neck imaging. BMC Med Imaging 2021; 21:157. [PMID: 34702192 PMCID: PMC8549337 DOI: 10.1186/s12880-021-00689-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Intraoperative incorporation of radiopaque fiducial markers at the tumor resection surface can provide useful assistance in identifying the tumor bed in postoperative imaging for RT planning and radiological follow-up. Besides titanium clips, iodine containing injectable liquid fiducial markers represent an option that has emerged more recently for this purpose. In this study, marking oral soft tissue resection surfaces, applying low dose injections of a novel Conformité Européenne (CE)-marked liquid fiducial marker based on sucrose acetoisobutyrate (SAIB) and iodinated SAIB (x-SAIB) was investigated. Methods Visibility and discriminability of low dose injections of SAIB/x-SAIB (10 µl, 20 µl, 30 µl) were systematically studied at different kV settings used in clinical routine in an ex-vivo porcine mandible model. Transferability of the preclinical results into the clinical setting and applicability of DE-CT were investigated in initial patients.
Results Markers created by injection volumes as low as 10 µl were visible in CT imaging at all kV settings applied in clinical routine (70–120 kV). An injection volume of 30 µl allowed differentiation from an injection volume of 10 µl. In a total of 118 injections performed in two head and neck cancer patients, markers were clearly visible in 83% and 86% of injections. DE-CT allowed for differentiation between SAIB/x-SAIB markers and other hyperdense structures. Conclusions Injection of low doses of SAIB/x-SAIB was found to be a feasible approach to mark oral soft tissue resection surfaces, with injection volumes as low as 10 µl found to be visible at all kV settings applied in clinical routine. With the application of SAIB/x-SAIB reported for tumors of different organs already, mostly applying relatively large volumes for IGRT, this study adds information on the applicability of low dose injections to facilitate identification of the tumor bed in postoperative CT and on performance of the marker at different kV settings used in clinical routine.
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- David Steybe
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.,Berta-Ottenstein-Programme for Clinician Scientists, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Rothweiler R, Metzger MC, Voss PJ, Beck J, Schmelzeisen R. Interdisciplinary management of skull base surgery. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2021; 11:601-607. [PMID: 34567964 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2021.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Skull base surgery remains one of the challenging areas in the field of cranio-maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology and neurosurgery. Subsequent reconstruction of bone and soft tissue are an essential component to restore function and appearance after ablative surgery. Establishment of interdisciplinary tumor boards with presentation of the individual patient cases have become standard. Multiplanar reconstruction using MRI or CT imaging techniques combined with virtual 3D planning allow precise planning of the procedures. Intraoperative navigation helps for complete resection of malignant findings with safety margins; surgical approaches provide a good overview of the surgical site. Reconstruction using local flaps have a low complication rate with equally reliable results in reconstruction of small tissue defects. Free flap surgery makes reconstruction of large tissue defects possible. Alloplastic materials are alternatively used for reconstruction of bone defects. Based on selected patients, treatment algorithms and standard surgical procedures in extracerebral skull base surgery will be illustrated. Current techniques and new approaches will be discussed with emphasize on hard and soft tissue reconstruction.
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- R Rothweiler
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, 79106 Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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