A novel RBF-based predictive tool for facial distraction surgery in growing children with syndromic craniosynostosis

ConclusionsOur novel, landmark-based, weighted RBF can predict the outcome for facial distraction in younger and older children with a variety of head and face shapes. It can replicate the surgical reality of composite bone and skin movement jointly in one model. The potential applications include audit of existing patient outcomes, and predicting outcome for new patients to aid surgical planning.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11548-019-02063-4

Source: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery - October 30, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research