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Files for 3D printing (here bone from a CT image) can be combined with a soft-tissue representation (turquoise overlay) acquired from digital photographic methods. Multimodality image registration further enhances the planning of an intervention such as face transplantation by better estimating the relationship between soft tissues and bone. For advanced reconstructive surgeries, these methods are critical for improved functional and cosmetic outcomes.
