TY - JOUR AU - Wang, Yanni AU - Qi, Hongyan PY - 2020 DA - 2020/03/03 TI - Perfect combination of the expanded flap and 3D printing technology in reconstructing a child’s craniofacial region JO - Head & Face Medicine SP - 3 VL - 16 IS - 1 AB - The reconstruction of large head and face missing structures in the craniofacial region in children is very challenging for plastic surgeons. Expanded local and expanded axial-pattern flaps are widely used for the reconstruction of large-area scars. Free flaps are used very cautiously in children. 3D printing technology is a new technology with great development potential. 3D printing technology is used to assist in individualizing titanium alloy restorations for prefabricated skull defect repair. This application has great advantages in the repair of large skull loss. However, it is crucial to choose appropriate techniques and treat deformities of the head and face with integrated approaches and collaboration among multiple departments. SN - 1746-160X UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s13005-020-00219-1 DO - 10.1186/s13005-020-00219-1 ID - Wang2020 ER -