基于多模态医学影像融合的数字化技术在颌面部复杂肿瘤治疗中的研究进展

doi:10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2025.10.012

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Complex tumors of the maxillofacial region are difficult and risky to operate due to the complex anatomical structure and the proximity of multiple important neurovascular vessels, which is a great challenge for surgeons. Traditional single-mode imaging often requires physicians to synthesize different image features for analysis, and this kind of detached diagnosis brings great inconvenience to clinical practice. In recent years, with the increasing application of digital technology in the treatment of maxillofacial tumors, it is possible to display the tumor site, invasion range and its relationship with neurovascularity in a more three-dimensional and intuitive way, which greatly reduces the risk of surgery. In this paper, we focus on the clinical application of multimodal medical image fusion technology in complex maxillofacial tumors and its joint application with digital surgical technologies such as rapid prototyping technology, mixed reality technology, surgical navigation, surgical robotics, artificial intelligence, etc., to give an overview and outlook.

Key words: maxillofacial, image fusion, mixed reality technology, surgical navigation, surgical robotics, artificial intelligence

CLC Number:

R739.8
R782

CHEN Yuanyuan, ZHANG Wangru, LI Zhiping, MENG Jian. Research progress of digital technology based on multimodal medical image fusion in the treatment of complex tumors of the maxillofacial region[J]. Stomatology, 2025, 45(10): 789-794.

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