Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXXI, Issue 2
Written by Dragoș-Marian DUMITRAȘCU, Seralp UZUN, Iuliana IONAȘCU, Florin DUMITRESCU, Jacqueline MOCANU, Constantin VLĂGIOIU, Raluca-Elena TIU, Mateusz PAWLIK, Anna BARTECZKO, Aleksandra KURKOWSKA
Advanced imaging and 3D reconstruction technologies are transforming veterinary surgical planning by enabling precise and customized interventions. This case report describes a 14-year-old cat with a facial mass, where CT imaging revealed extensive bone lysis affecting the orbit and adjacent facial bones. Volumetric CT data were used to create a 3D model of the skull, which served as the basis for designing a custom titanium implant via CAD and 3D printing. While these implants provided a potential solution for restoring anatomical integrity, the owner ultimately declined surgery due to financial constraints. This report highlights the potential of integrating CT imaging, 3D reconstructions, and CAD technologies in veterinary implantology, while emphasizing the financial and logistical challenges that limit the accessibility of these advanced solutions.
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