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Consorti G, Monarchi G, Catarzi L. Presurgical Virtual Planning and Intraoperative Navigation with 3D-Preformed Mesh: A New Protocol for Primary Orbital Fracture Reconstruction. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:482. [PMID: 38672753 PMCID: PMC11050995 DOI: 10.3390/life14040482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of computer-assisted surgery protocol with 3D-preformed orbital titanium mesh (3D-POTM), using presurgical virtual planning and intraoperative navigation in primary inferomedial orbital fracture reconstruction. METHODS Between March 2021 and March 2023, perioperative data of patients undergoing surgery for unilateral inferomedial orbital fracture treated with 3D-POTM were analyzed. Presurgical virtual planning with a Standard Triangle Language file of preformed mesh was conducted using the mirrored unaffected contralateral side as a reference, and intraoperative navigation was used. The reconstruction accuracy was determined by: correspondence between postoperative reconstruction mesh position with presurgical virtual planning and difference among the reconstructed and the unaffected orbital volume. Pre- and postoperative diplopia and enophthalmos were assessed. RESULTS Twenty-six patients were included. Isolated orbital floor fracture was reported in 14 (53.8%) patients, meanwhile medial wall and floor one in 12 (46.1%) cases. The mean difference between final plate position and ideal digital plan was 0.692 mm (95% CI: 0.601-0.783). The mean volume difference between reconstructed and unaffected orbit was 1.02 mL (95% CI: 0.451-1.589). Preoperative diplopia was settled out in all cases and enophthalmos in 19 (76.2%) of 21 patients. CONCLUSION The proposed protocol is an adaptable and reliable workflow for the early treatment of inferomedial orbital fractures. It enables precise preoperative planning and intraoperative procedures, mitigating pitfalls and complications, and delivering excellent reconstruction, all while maintaining reasonable costs and commitment times.
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- Giuseppe Consorti
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria “Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona” Umberto I, 60126 Ancona, Italy;
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Perugia, Sant’Andrea delle Fratte, 06129 Perugia, Italy;
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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Wu KY, Fujioka JK, Daigle P, Tran SD. The Use of Functional Biomaterials in Aesthetic and Functional Restoration in Orbital Surgery. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:33. [PMID: 38391886 PMCID: PMC10889948 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15020033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The integration of functional biomaterials in oculoplastic and orbital surgery is a pivotal area where material science and clinical practice converge. This review, encompassing primary research from 2015 to 2023, delves into the use of biomaterials in two key areas: the reconstruction of orbital floor fractures and the development of implants and prostheses for anophthalmic sockets post-eye removal. The discussion begins with an analysis of orbital floor injuries, including their pathophysiology and treatment modalities. It is noted that titanium mesh remains the gold standard for orbital floor repair due to its effectiveness. The review then examines the array of materials used for orbital implants and prostheses, highlighting the dependence on surgeon preference and experience, as there are currently no definitive guidelines. While recent innovations in biomaterials show promise, the review underscores the need for more clinical data before these new materials can be widely adopted in clinical settings. The review advocates for an interdisciplinary approach in orbital surgery, emphasizing patient-centered care and the potential of biomaterials to significantly enhance patient outcomes.
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- Kevin Y Wu
- Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrook, QC J1G 2E8, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrook, QC J1G 2E8, Canada
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 1G1, Canada
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Sinnayya D, Krishnan A, Rahman WM, Lott PP, Iqbal T. Penetrating orbital injury caused by automobile airbag cover. Clin Exp Optom 2023:1-4. [PMID: 37879330 DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2023.2252460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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- Dheveya Sinnayya
- Universiti Malaya Eye Research Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar, Seremban, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar, Seremban, Malaysia
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- Universiti Malaya Eye Research Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Universiti Malaya Eye Research Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Taxis J, Ungerboeck L, Motel C, Eckert AW, Platz Batista da Silva N, Nieberle F, Ludwig N, Meier JK, Ettl T, Reichert TE, Spoerl S. Thin PDS Foils Represent an Equally Favorable Restorative Material for Orbital Floor Fractures Compared to Titanium Meshes. Tomography 2023; 9:1515-1525. [PMID: 37624114 PMCID: PMC10458727 DOI: 10.3390/tomography9040121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Orbital floor fractures (OFFs) are common injuries of the midface and may result in long-term complications. The aim of this study was to compare two restoration materials, PDS foils and titanium meshes, with regards to (1) clinical outcome and (2) reduction in orbital volume. The monocentric discovery cohort was analyzed retrospectively and included 476 patients with OFFs treated between 2010 and 2020. A subcohort of 104 patients (study cohort) with isolated OFFs and available high-resolution imaging material was used for volume measurements. Postoperative complications were not significantly different between patients treated with different restoration materials. Prevalence of revision surgery was significantly higher in patients treated with thick PDS foils (25 mm). OFFs treated with PDS foils and titanium meshes showed a significant reduction in orbital volume (p = 0.0422 and p = 0.0056, respectively), however, this volume decrease was significantly less pronounced in patients treated with PDS foils alone (p = 0.0134). Restoration using PDS foil in an isolated OFF reduces the orbital volume to a lesser extent than titanium mesh. Class III patients according to the classification of Jaquiéry with a missing bony ledge medial to the infraorbital fissure particularly benefit from restoration with PDS foils due to a lower reduction in the orbital volume. Regarding short- and long-term postoperative complications, a PDS foil thickness of 0.15 mm appears equivalent to titanium mesh in the treatment of OFFs.
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- Juergen Taxis
- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany; (C.M.); (A.W.E.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany; (C.M.); (A.W.E.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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Varghese SP, Victor J, Ramdas S, Lingam P, Prasanth HR, Jaganathan V, Kumar D. Factors Influencing Outcome of Orbital Floor Reconstruction. Indian J Plast Surg 2023; 56:326-331. [PMID: 37705826 PMCID: PMC10497334 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1769110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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Introduction Orbital floor fractures are routinely encountered in facial trauma. Many factors influence the final outcome of the orbital floor surgery, time interval and the extent of other facial bone fractures are the two factors which can significantly influence the postoperative outcome following orbital floor reconstruction. Our study aims to find the ideal time for intervention and the association of other factors in the final outcome of orbital floor reconstruction. Methods A retrospective and prospective cohort study of patients who were operated at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences for orbital floor fractures, between 2011 January and 2017 July. All the data were entered on an Excel work sheet and statistically analyzed. Results In our study 8 patients (8/29, 27.58%) had diplopia prior to surgery, 5 patients (5/29, 17.24%) had complete recovery following surgery and 3 patients (3/29, 10.34%) had persistence of diplopia postoperatively. Patients with diplopia operated prior to 7 days were found to have significant improvement in postoperative diplopia. Patients with 5 or more facial fractures were found to have persistence of diplopia, infraorbital numbness, and enophthalmos postoperatively. Conclusion Our study suggests that early intervention, before 7 days improves the outcome in patients with diplopia and provides a better result postoperatively. In our study preoperative diplopia and infraorbital numbness and postoperative persistence of enophthalmos, diplopia, and paresthesia were found more in patients with 5 or more facial bone fractures. Our study suggests a poor postoperative outcome when 5 or more facial bones are fractured.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Flinders Medical Center, Bedford, Australia
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India
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Deep M, Baroudi I, Assad M. Assessment of the efficacy of auricular conchal cartilage graft in repairing orbital floor fractures and its effect on diplopia: a nonrandomized clinical trial. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2023; 85:3538-3544. [PMID: 37427204 PMCID: PMC10328706 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000000980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Orbital fractures are a common sequela of maxillofacial zone trauma. Rapid assessment and management are essential for successful reconstruction. The selected treatment method depends on fracture types, accompanied injuries, and intervention time. Implantable grafts used to be from autologous materials. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using the auricular conchal cartilage taken from the ear to repair orbital floor fractures in cases of minimal bone loss, less than (2×2) cm. Material and Methods A prospective single-arm, nonrandomised clinical trial was conducted during the past 4 years (from 2018 to 2022). A total of 15 cases, who had visited the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery department with orbital floor fractures, were enrolled. The participants underwent conchal cartilage grafting for orbital floor fracture reconstruction. The time factor to perform the surgery after trauma had been considered. Patients were closely monitored for the development of double vision (diplopia) at 15 days, 1 month, and 3 months postsurgery. Results The results showed statistically significant differences during the follow-up period following the surgical procedure. They appeared to have complete restoration of eye movements, restoration of the normal positioning of the eyeball affected by the orbital floor fracture compared to the healthy eyeball, and regression of double vision (diplopia) throughout the follow-up period. Conclusion Using the auricular conchal cartilage graft in repairing fractures of the orbital floor resulted in the improvement of the functional aspect of the eyeball and the restoration of the esthetic aspect.
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- Mohammad Deep
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Tishreen University, Lattakia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Hama, Hama, Syria
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Tishreen University, Lattakia
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Lin YC, Yim CK, Wu AY, Hwang DK. Orbital floor fractures in Taiwan: A 10-year nationwide population-based study. Taiwan J Ophthalmol 2023; 13:203-209. [PMID: 37484620 PMCID: PMC10361428 DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo-d-23-00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To characterize the epidemiology, associated complications, and risk factors of orbital floor fractures in a nationwide longitudinal health insurance database. MATERIALS AND METHODS Claims data from a million randomly selected registered residents from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database were analyzed between 2001 and 2011 as part of a retrospective cohort review. Patients were identified using the International Classification of Disease-9 diagnosis codes for orbital floor fracture (closed: 802.6; open: 802.7). The cases were categorized as surgical or nonsurgical based on the procedure codes and compared statistically. RESULTS From 2001 to 2011, 663 patients were diagnosed with orbital floor fractures out of a total population at risk of 9,836,431 person-years (average incidence: 6.78 persons/100,000/year) with overall increasing incidence. Surgical treatments were performed in 213 (32%) patients. Patients who received surgical treatment were younger than those who did not (mean age 25.3 ± 13.6 years vs. 34.2 ± 18.6 years, P < 0.001). The diagnosis with diplopia was a significantly associated factor for surgical treatment (2.2% in nonsurgery group vs. 6.6% in surgery group, P = 0.007). Male gender (adjusted hazard ratios [aHR] = 2.1, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.79-2.49) and low monthly income (aHR = 1.76, 95% CI: 1.16-2.67) were the risk factors for orbital floor fracture. CONCLUSION The incidence of orbital floor fractures increased in the Taiwanese population between 2001 and 2011. Men and low income patients were at increased risk of orbital floor fracture. More research is necessary to clarify what factors are driving the escalating incidence of orbital fractures in this national population.
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- Yu-Ching Lin
- Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, Eye and Ear Infirmary, Eye and Vision Research Institute, New York, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Taxis J, Ungerboeck L, Gehrking MR, Motel C, Wurm M, Eckert AW, Spanier G, Nieberle F, Platz Batista da Silva N, Ludwig N, Meier JK, Ettl T, Reichert TE, Spoerl S. Two-Dimensional Post-Traumatic Measurements of Orbital Floor Blowout Fractures Underestimate Defect Sizes Compared to Three-Dimensional Approaches. Tomography 2023; 9:579-588. [PMID: 36961006 PMCID: PMC10037578 DOI: 10.3390/tomography9020047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Orbital floor fractures represent a common fracture type of the midface and are standardly diagnosed clinically as well as radiologically using linear measurement methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of diagnostic measurements of isolated orbital floor fractures based on two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) measurement techniques. A cohort of 177 patients was retrospectively and multi-centrically evaluated after surgical treatment of an orbital floor fracture between 2010 and 2020. In addition to 2D and 3D measurements of the fracture area, further fracture-related parameters were investigated. Calculated fracture areas using the 2D measurement technique revealed an average area of 287.59 mm2, whereas the 3D measurement showed fracture areas with a significantly larger average value of 374.16 mm2 (p < 0.001). On average, the 3D measurements were 1.53-fold larger compared to the 2D measurements. This was observed in 145 patients, whereas only 32 patients showed smaller values in the 3D-based approach. However, the process duration of the 3D measurement took approximately twice as long as the 2D-based procedure. Nonetheless, 3D-based measurement of orbital floor defects provides a more accurate estimation of the fracture area than the 2D-based procedure and can be helpful in determining the indication and planning the surgical procedure.
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- Juergen Taxis
- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Bhola ND, Vishnani R. Pediatric Orbital Floor Reconstruction Using a Nonresorbable Polypropylene-Based Hernia Mesh: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e34326. [PMID: 36865976 PMCID: PMC9974009 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Orbital floor fracture is the most common type of orbit-related injury seen in pediatric age groups. It is also called a white-eyed blowout fracture when the usual signs of orbital fracture-periorbital edema, ecchymosis, and subconjunctival hemorrhage are absent. Several materials are used for orbital defect reconstruction. The most popular and widely used material is titanium mesh. We present a case of a 10-year-old boy with a white-eyed blowout fracture of the floor of the orbit of the left side. The patient had a history of trauma, after which he developed diplopia in the left eye. On examination, his upward gaze was restricted in the left eye, which was suggestive of inferior rectus muscle entrapment. The orbital floor reconstruction was done using a hernia mesh made up of nonresorbable polypropylene material. This case demonstrates the utility of nonresorbable materials in orbital defect reconstruction in pediatric patients. Further studies are needed to better understand the scope of polypropylene-based materials in the floor of orbit reconstruction and their benefits and shortcomings in the long run.
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- Alexander Muacevic
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Substantial controversy exists regarding the timing of intervention and management of patients with orbital floor fractures. Recent advances in computer-aided technology, including the use of 3-dimensional printing, intraoperative navigational imaging, and the use of novel implants, have allowed for improvement in prospective management modalities. As such, this article aims to review the indications and timing of repair, surgical approaches, materials used for repair, and contemporary adjuncts to repair. Indications for orbital floor fracture repair remain controversial as many of these fractures heal without intervention or adverse sequelae. Intraoperative navigation and imaging, as well as endoscopic guidance, can improve visualization of defects mitigating implant positioning errors, thereby reducing the need for secondary corrective procedures. Patient-specific implants may be constructed to fit the individual patient's anatomy using the preoperative CT dataset and mirroring the contralateral unaffected side and have been shown to improve pre-operative efficiency and minimize postoperative complications. With increased data, we can hope to form evidence-based indications for using particular biomaterials and the criteria for orbital defect characteristics, which may be best addressed by a specific surgical approach.
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- Shivam Patel
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery, Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania
State University, Hershey, PA, USA
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Cobbs L, Murchison AP, DeBusk A, Bilyk JR. Occam vs Hickam. Surv Ophthalmol 2022:S0039-6257(22)00085-6. [PMID: 35718026 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2022.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A 23-year-old man presented with new onset horizontal diplopia 5 months after a left orbital floor fracture. Examination revealed bilateral abduction deficits and disc swelling. Urgent MRI and MRI showed no significant abnormalities in the CNS. Lumbar puncture revealed a minimally elevated opening pressure and significant leukocytosis. Additional CSF testing revealed probable Lyme meningitis. The patient responded to a course of oral doxycycline, with rapid resolution of his diplopia, abduction deficits, and disc edema.
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Hsu CR, Lee LC, Chen YH, Chien KH. Early Intervention in Orbital Floor Fractures: Postoperative Ocular Motility and Diplopia Outcomes. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12050671. [PMID: 35629093 PMCID: PMC9144115 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12050671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Purpose: Orbital floor fractures commonly occur during orbital trauma. Currently, the indications for orbital fracture repair and the appropriate duration between trauma and surgical intervention remain controversial. Methods: Eyes diagnosed with orbital floor fractures that underwent reconstruction surgery were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic data were analyzed. Patients were classified based on the timing of the surgical intervention after injury. Ocular limitation and diplopia were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively at one week, one month, and three months. Results: Two hundred seventy eyes of 270 patients (174 males and 96 females, mean age: 40.9 ± 16.3 years) were identified. The mean duration from injury to surgical intervention was 18.0 ± 21.2 days (range: 0−117 days). In the subgroup analysis, compared to delayed treatment, the early repair of floor fractures, i.e., within 7 days, was associated with significant motility and diplopia resolution at one week (p = 0.001, p < 0.001), one month (p < 0.001, p < 0.001), and three months (p < 0.001, p < 0.001). Sex and the duration from injury to repair were significantly associated with postoperative ocular motility (p = 0.001; p = 0.024) and diplopia (p < 0.001; p = 0.008) at three months. Multivariate analysis revealed that preoperative limitation and diplopia were correlated with postoperative limitation (p = 0.007) and diplopia (p = 0.001), respectively. Conclusions: The duration between orbital floor fracture and surgical treatment was associated with postoperative limitation and diplopia. Our results suggest that earlier intervention in symptomatic patients with orbital trauma may improve postoperative visual function.
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- Cherng-Ru Hsu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan; (C.-R.H.); (L.-C.L.); (Y.-H.C.)
- Department of Medical Science, Graduate School, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan; (C.-R.H.); (L.-C.L.); (Y.-H.C.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan; (C.-R.H.); (L.-C.L.); (Y.-H.C.)
- Department of Medical Science, Graduate School, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan; (C.-R.H.); (L.-C.L.); (Y.-H.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-89723311 (ext. 17014); Fax: +886-2-87927164
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Boyer EF, Filutowski O, Slonim C. Late Subconjunctival Emphysema in an Unrepaired Orbital Floor Fracture. Cureus 2022; 14:e24459. [PMID: 35637803 PMCID: PMC9131441 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A 42-year-old gentleman with a history of a left orbital floor fracture four years prior presented to the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision. He was without subjective eye concerns, although a physical examination revealed a superior temporal subconjunctival mass with crepitus of the left eye. Visual acuity was 20/20 bilaterally, pupils were reactive without a relative afferent pupillary defect, and extraocular movement was fully intact. A computed tomography scan of the face revealed left-sided subconjunctival, subcutaneous, and orbital emphysema determined to be associated with a previous orbital floor fracture. With no other medical concerns requiring immediate treatment, the patient was offered outpatient repair of the old orbital floor fracture.
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- Emanuel F Boyer
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
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Migliorini R, Comberiati AM, Pacella F, Longo AR, Messineo D, Trovato Battagliola E, Malvasi M, Pacella E, Arrico L. Utility of Ocular Motility Tests in Orbital Floor Fractures with Muscle Entrapment That is Not Detected on Computed Tomography. Clin Ophthalmol 2021; 15:1677-1683. [PMID: 33935485 PMCID: PMC8079357 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s292097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Determine the usefulness of ocular motility testing to detect the presence of muscle entrapment. Materials and Methods Cross-sectional study of patients with symptoms of diplopia secondary to facial trauma. Inclusion criteria: age between 20 and 80 years; symptoms of diplopia following facial trauma; presence of orbital floor fracture confirmed radiologically; presence of muscle entrapment confirmed at the time of surgery; best-corrected visual acuity of 0.6 or more. Exclusion criteria: muscle entrapment visible on computed tomography; candidate for immediate surgical correction; prior history of strabismus surgery. Outcome measures: Abnormal Head Position (AHP), Hirschberg Corneal Reflexes (CR), Cover/Uncover and Alternating Cover Test, Hertel exophthalmometry, Near Point of Convergence (NPC), Kestenbaum Limbus test, Red Filter test, and Hess screen test. Results Forty-six subjects (38 males, 8 females, mean age 27 ± 3.3 SD years). Pre-operative assessment: forty-six (100%) reported diplopia on the Red Filter test and showed some degree of abnormality on the Hess Screen test. Forty-two (91%) showed AHP. Forty-one (89%) had exophthalmometry values that differed 2 mm or more between the two eyes and insufficient NPC. Thirty-two (69.6%) showed deficits of 3 mm or more on the Kestenbaum Limbus test. Sixteen (35%) had abnormal Hirschberg corneal reflexes. Eleven (24%) demonstrated constant or intermittent strabismus. Conclusion Ocular motility testing can differentiate non-invasively, pre-operatively, and cost-effectively the presence of muscle entrapment even when this is not visible on computed tomography.
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- Department of Sense Organs, University Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomopathological, University Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, University Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, University Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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Gowda AU, Manson PN, Iliff N, Grant MP, Nam AJ. Resolution of Vertical Gaze Following a Delayed Presentation of Orbital Floor Fracture With Inferior Rectus Entrapment: The Contributions of Charles E. Iliff and Joseph S. Gruss in Orbital Surgery. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2020; 13:253-259. [PMID: 33456696 DOI: 10.1177/1943387520965804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction Orbital floor fractures occur commonly as a result of blunt trauma to the face and periorbital region. Orbital floor fractures with a "trapdoor" component allow both herniation and incarceration of contents through a bone defect into the maxillary sinus as the bone rebounds faster than the soft tissue, trapping muscle, fat, and fascia in the fracture site. In children, the fractured floor, which is often hinged on one side, tends to return toward its original anatomical position due to the incomplete nature of the fracture and elasticity of the bone. The entrapment of the inferior rectus muscle itself is considered a true surgical emergency-prolonged entrapment frequently leads to muscle ischemia and necrosis leading to permanent limitation of extraocular motility and difficult to correct diplopia. For this reason, prompt surgical intervention is recommended by most surgeons. In adults, true entrapment of the muscle itself is not as common because the orbital floor is not as elastic and fractures are more complete. Methods We present an adult patient with an isolated orbital floor fracture with clinical and radiologic evidence of true entrapment of the inferior rectus muscle itself. Results Despite the delayed surgical repair (4 days after the injury), the patient's inferior rectus muscle function returned to near normal with mild upward gaze diplopia. Conclusions Inferior rectus entrapment in adults may more likely be associated with immobilization of the muscle without total vascular compression/incarceration significant enough to lead to complete ischemic necrosis.
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- Arvind U Gowda
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Wilmer Institute of Opthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Iftikhar M, Canner JK, Hall L, Ahmad M, Srikumaran D, Woreta FA. Characteristics of Orbital Floor Fractures in the United States from 2006 to 2017. Ophthalmology 2020; 128:463-470. [PMID: 32659309 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2020.06.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To examine the incidence, characteristics, and economic burden of orbital floor fractures in the United States. DESIGN Retrospective, longitudinal study of the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS). PARTICIPANTS Patients in the Emergency Department (ED). METHODS The NEDS, a representative sample of all hospital-based EDs in the US, was used to identify and describe ED visits with a primary diagnosis of orbital floor fracture from 2006 to 2017. Linear regression was used to estimate the trends in annual incidence and inflation-adjusted ED charges. Logistic regression was used to assess variables associated with inpatient admission. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Incidence, injury mechanisms, demographics, clinical characteristics, disposition, and economic burden. RESULTS From 2006 to 2017, there were an estimated 350 379 ED visits in the US with a primary diagnosis of orbital floor fracture. The incidence increased by 47% over the study period (P < 0.001): from 7.7 (95% confidence interval [CI], 6.9-8.5) to 11.3 (95% CI, 10.0-12.6) per 100 000 population. The majority were male (67%), aged 21 to 44 years (46%), and from low-income households (32%). The most common cause was assault (43%), which was most frequent in young adults (65%) and increased modestly over time (3.5 to 4.5 per 100 000 population; P = 0.02). The second most common cause was falls (26%), most frequent in patients aged ≥65 years (86%) and more than doubled over time (1.6 to 3.5 per 100 000 population; P < 0.001). The rate of inpatient admission was 14%, with a higher likelihood for patients aged ≥65 years (odds ratio [OR], 2.21; 95% CI, 1.99-2.46; P < 0.001) and falls (OR, 1.54; 95% CI, 1.27-1.86; P < 0.001). The total inflation-adjusted ED charges over the study period exceeded $2 billion, with the mean charge per visit increasing 48% (P < 0.001): from $5881 (95% CI, 5499-6263) to $8728 (95% CI, 8074-9382). CONCLUSIONS Orbital floor fractures are becoming an increasingly common and costly injury in the United States. Preventive strategies aimed at reducing assault and falls will be crucial to mitigate the burden of orbital floor fractures on the healthcare system.
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- Mustafa Iftikhar
- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Johns Hopkins Surgery Center for Outcomes Research, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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Susarla S, Hopper RA, Mercan E. Intact Periorbita Can Prevent Post-Traumatic Enophthalmos Following a Large Orbital Blow-Out Fracture. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2020; 13:49-52. [PMID: 32642032 DOI: 10.1177/1943387520903545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Treatment of orbital floor fractures is predicated on the restoration of orbital volume to prevent enophthalmos or hypoglobus. Globe position is the result of a complex interplay between the bony orbital anatomy and the soft tissue envelope. Studies on orbital fractures have frequently suggested criteria for repair on the basis of bony defect size or volume change. In this report, we describe a case of a large orbital floor defect (4.8 cm2) with intact periorbita and no herniation of soft tissue contents in a young male following facial trauma. The patient was followed for 1-year clinically and did not develop enophthalmos. This case demonstrates that bony injury alone is not sufficient to produce enophthalmos, and that the interplay between the soft tissue and bony anatomy is a critical determinant of globe position following orbital trauma.
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- Srinivas Susarla
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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Nikizad H, Schubert W. Role of Plain Radiographs in Assessing Appropriate Placement of Orbital Implants for Repair of Floor Fractures. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2020; 13:192-197. [PMID: 33456686 DOI: 10.1177/1943387520905999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Intraoperative imaging is becoming increasingly common in repair of facial fractures. Many institutions do not have access to intraoperative advanced 3D imaging but have the capability of obtaining plain radiographs intraoperatively. At institutions where advanced 3D imaging is available, scout radiographs are usually obtained prior to a complete scan. These scout images can provide some information about the placement of radiopaque implants before a complete scan is performed. The aim of this study is to examine the correct anatomic positioning of an orbital floor implant using lateral plain radiographs. Titanium orbital fan implants were molded and secured to orbital floor of 14 adult dry skulls (7 males and 7 females). Lateral radiographs were obtained for both the left and the right orbits individually. The antero-posterior angle of inclination that the implant makes relative to the Frankfort horizontal plane was measured, and results were compared in the male versus female radiographs. The mean angle that the implant made with the Frankfort horizontal plane was 20.1±2.4° in the male orbits (95% CI 18.8-21.5°) and 22.6 ± 2.0° in the female orbits (95% CI, 21.4-23.7°). We found no statistically significant differences between the male and female angles (P-value 0.62). For the combined specimens (i.e., 28 sides in 14 skulls), the overall mean angle was 21.4 ± 2.5° (95% CI, 20.4-22.3°). Based on these findings, the angle that the implant makes with the Frankfort horizontal plane on lateral cross-table plain radiographs can be used intraoperatively to assist the surgeon in confirming the appropriate placement of the implant.
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- Hooman Nikizad
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.,Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Regions Hospital, St Paul, MN, USA
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Steinmassl O, Laimer J, Offermanns V, Wildauer M, Steinmassl PA, Grams AE, Kofler F, Rasse M, Bruckmoser E. Clinical Outcome Following Surgical Repair of Small Versus Large Orbital Floor Fractures Using Polyglactin 910/Polydioxanone (Ethisorb ®). Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:ma13010206. [PMID: 31947782 PMCID: PMC6982172 DOI: 10.3390/ma13010206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of surgical management of small versus large, isolated orbital floor fractures (OFFs) using polyglactin 910/polydioxanone (Ethisorb®). Covering a four-year period (2010-2013), all records concerning midfacial fractures with involvement of the orbit were screened. Isolated fractures of the orbital floor as well as combined injuries of the orbital floor and medial wall that had been treated surgically using polyglactin 910/polydioxanone (Ethisorb®) were included. Patients underwent a preoperative, a postoperative, and a late ophthalmologic assessment. The clinical outcomes of surgically managed small OFFs up to 2 cm2 were statistically analyzed and compared to clinical results in larger defects. The final sample included 61 patients (25 women, 36 men). Fractures up to 2 cm2 were found in 33 patients (54.1%), whereas 28 patients (45.9%) suffered from OFFs larger than 2 cm2. The clinical outcomes did not significantly differ between both sample categories, and statistical analysis showed a power of 0.91 to detect a potentially existing difference. On final examination, 52 patients were free of any clinical symptoms, whereas minor issues were found in seven subjects, and two patients suffered from severe impairment. In conclusion, polyglactin 910/polydioxanone (Ethisorb®) seems to be a suitable material for surgical repair of both small and large OFFs.
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- Otto Steinmassl
- University Hospital for Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- University Hospital for Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +43-512-504-24271
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- University Hospital for Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- University Hospital for Radiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- University Hospital for Neuroradiology, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- University Hospital for Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- University Hospital for Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Private Practice for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria
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OBJECTIVE Options for the management of orbital floor fractures continue to evolve offering both potential advantages as well as higher costs. To date, the effect of implant choice on the cost associated with the repair of orbital floor fractures has not been studied. METHODS A retrospective review at a tertiary care, level I trauma center examining all adult, uncomplicated orbital floor fractures that underwent open reduction and internal fixation from 2013 to 2016. Patients with concurrent operative facial fractures were excluded. The main outcomes were overall cost of care from injury to last follow-up and operating room-related costs. Costs were determined using computerized records of charges as well as the hospital Charge Description Master. Kruksal-Wallis rank sum tests were used to analyze for differences between groups. RESULTS Twenty-eight patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Eight different stock, non-patient specific, implants were used for repair. The cost of individual types of implants ranged from $70.25 to $7 718.00. Total cost of care per patient across all implant types averaged $35 585.57 (range $25 586.26 to $49 985.74, P = .34). Operation-related charges accounted for the vast majority (94.4%) of the total cost of care. One complication occurred requiring operative re-positioning of the implant with an additional $13 042.41 in charges. CONCLUSIONS In the setting of uncomplicated orbital floor fractures, surgeons should select an implant that allows them to carry out the repair in a safe, timely fashion. Additional large-scale studies would help to further delineate cost differences.
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- Mark M Mims
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Huang LK, Tu HF, Jiang LD, Chen YY, Fu CY. Evaluation of Concomitant Orbital Floor Fractures in Patients with Head Trauma Using Conventional Head CT Scan: A Retrospective Study at a Level II Trauma Center. J Clin Med 2019; 8:E1852. [PMID: 31684082 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8111852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Revised: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with head trauma may have concomitant orbital floor fractures (OFFs). The objective of our study was to determine the specific CT findings and investigate the diagnostic performance of head CT in detecting OFFs. METHODS We analyzed 3534 head trauma patients undergoing simultaneous head and facial CT over a 3-year period. The clinical data and specific head CT findings between patients with and without OFFs were compared. RESULTS In our cohort, 198 patients (5.6%) had OFFs visible on CT. On head CT, orbital floor discontinuity, gas bubbles entrapped between floor fragments, inferior extraconal emphysema, and maxillary hemosinus (MHS) were more commonly observed among patients with OFFs (p < 0.001). The absence of MHS had a high negative predictive value (99.7%) for excluding OFFs. Among the different types of MHS, the pattern showing high-attenuation opacity mixed with mottled gas had the highest positive predictive value (69.5%) for OFFs and was the only independent predictor of OFFs after adjusting for the other CT variables in all patients with MHS. CONCLUSION Head CT may serve as a first-line screening tool to detect OFFs in head trauma patients. Hence, unnecessary facial CT and additional radiation exposure may be reduced.
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Harish KM, Tulasidas G, Arthanari B, Bhagat JA. Aesthetic Outcome of a Case of Orbital Floor Fracture Treated Using a Retroseptal Transconjunctival Approach. Cureus 2019; 11:e4063. [PMID: 31016090 PMCID: PMC6464283 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.4063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The orbital floor is a bone structure frequently involved in orbital fractures. Various methods have been documented to approach the orbital floor and infraorbital rim. Traditionally, transcutaneous approaches like infraorbital, subciliary, and subtarsal have been employed to access the orbital floor and infraorbital rim. A significant amount of complications including a visible, prominent scar, eyelid abnormalities like ectropion, lower lid retraction, and increased scleral show result from these transcutaneous approaches. To overcome these complications, the transconjunctival approach has been preferred recently. However, the transconjunctival approach has been associated with rare complications like entropion, synechia, or trichiasis. In the present article, we report a case of orbital floor fracture treated using a retroseptal transconjunctival approach. We intend to evaluate the aesthetic outcome of a case of orbital floor fracture treated using a retroseptal transconjunctival approach.
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Bregman JA, Vakharia KT, Idowu OO, Vagefi MR, Grumbine FL. Outpatient Surgical Management of Orbital Blowout Fractures. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2018; 12:205-210. [PMID: 31428245 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1661355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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There is ample investigation into the optimal timing and approach to orbital blowout fracture (OBF) repair; however, less attention has been directed toward postoperative care. This is a multicenter IRB-approved retrospective review of patients with OBF presenting to our study sites between November 2008 and August 2016. Those with isolated OBF, over 18 years of age, and who had not suffered additional facial injuries or globe trauma were included. A total of 126 surgical cases of isolated OBF repair were identified that met our inclusion and exclusion criteria; 42.1% were outpatient repairs while the remaining 57.9% were admitted for overnight monitoring. Time elapsed prior to repair differed between the two groups at a mean of 8.4 days versus 5.2 days for the outpatient and inpatient cohorts, respectively ( p = 0.001). A majority of inpatient cases underwent immediate repair, while a majority of outpatient cases were delayed. There were two cases of RBH in the outpatient cohort resulting in an overall incidence of 1.6%. In both instances, a significant change in clinical exam including decreased visual acuity, diplopia, and eye pain prompted repeat evaluation and immediate intervention for hematoma evacuation. Estimated hospital charges to the patient's insurance for key components of an inpatient versus outpatient isolated OBF repair amounted to a total cost of $9,598.22 for inpatient management and $7,265.02 for outpatient management without reflexive postoperative imaging. Reflexive postoperative CT scans were obtained in 76.7% of inpatient cases and only two led to a reoperation. No outpatient repairs included reflexive postoperative imaging. Outpatient OBF repair is an attractive alternative to inpatient management. The potential cost savings of outpatient management of OBF, which do not detract from quality or safety of patient care, should not be ignored. Our results will hopefully contribute to updated shared practice patterns for all subspecialties that participate in the surgical management of OBF.
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- Jana A Bregman
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
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Polacco MA, Kahng PW, Sudoko CK, Gosselin BJ. Orbital Floor Reconstruction: A Comparison of Outcomes between Absorbable and Permanent Implant Systems. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2018; 12:193-198. [PMID: 31428243 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1651514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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There are distinct advantages and disadvantages between bioresorbable and permanent implants in orbital floor reconstruction. Our aim was to compare the outcomes and complications of resorbable implants and permanent implants in orbital floor fracture repair. A retrospective chart review was performed on all patients who underwent orbital floor fracture repair at a rural, tertiary care center from 2011 through 2016. Main outcome measures included improvement in diplopia, ocular motility, enophthalmos, hypoglobus, and infraorbital nerve sensation. A total of 87 patients underwent orbital floor reconstruction. After exclusion criteria were applied, 22 patients were included in the absorbable implant cohort, and 20 patients in the nonabsorbable implant cohort. All absorbable implants were composed of poly L-lactide/poly glycolide/poly D-lactide (PLL/PG/PDL), and nonabsorbable implants included both titanium/porous polyethylene (Ti/PPE) composite and titanium (Ti) mesh. Mean fracture surface area was 2.1 cm 2 (standard deviation [SD]: ± 0.9 cm 2 , range: 0.4-3.6 cm 2 ) for the absorbable implant group and 2.3 cm 2 (SD: ± 1.1 cm 2 , range: 0.6-4.4 cm 2 ) for the nonabsorbable implant group ( p = 0.58). There were no significant differences in diplopia, ocular motility, enophthalmos, hypoglobus, and infraorbital nerve sensation between absorbable and nonabsorbable implant groups. The mean follow-up time for absorbable and nonabsorbable implant groups was 622 (SD ± 313) and 578 (SD ± 151) days respectively ( p = 0.57). For moderate-size orbital floor fracture repairs, there is no difference in outcomes between absorbable implants consisting of PLL/PG/PDL and nonabsorbable implants consisting of Ti mesh or Ti/PPE combination.
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- Marc A Polacco
- Department of Otolaryngology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, New Hampshire
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, New Hampshire
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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Cohen LM, Shaye DA, Yoon MK. Isolated Orbital Floor Fracture Management: A Survey and Comparison of American Oculofacial and Facial Plastic Surgeon Preferences. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2018; 12:112-121. [PMID: 31073360 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1639350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/11/2017] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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This article aimed to characterize, compare, and contrast the management of isolated orbital floor fractures among oculofacial and facial plastic surgeons in the United States. An anonymous 17-question multiple-choice web-based survey was distributed to all 590 members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and all 1,300 members of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) using each society's email database from November 2016 to January 2017. Two-hundred twenty-five oculofacial and 135 facial plastic surgeons completed the survey. The most important indications for surgery among both oculofacial and facial plastic surgeons were motility restriction, enophthalmos, and diplopia at 2 weeks. The most common preferred time to surgical intervention was 8 to 14 days; however, facial plastic surgeons were more likely to operate after 4 to 7 days ( p < 0.001). The most common choices of orbital implant material were porous polyethylene and porous polyethylene plus titanium for both oculofacial and facial plastic surgeons, nylon for oculofacial surgeons, and titanium for facial plastic surgeons. The majority rarely/never used intraoperative computed tomography imaging or navigation. Facial plastic surgeons were more likely to perform postoperative imaging ( p < 0.001). We report results of the first survey of isolated orbital floor fracture management among oculofacial and facial plastic surgeons in the United States. This survey characterizes practice patterns and areas of similarities/differences among oculofacial and facial plastic surgeons in the management of isolated orbital floor fractures, which may help define the current standard of care.
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- Liza M Cohen
- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
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- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts
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Carpenter D, Shammas R, Honeybrook A, Brown CS, Chapurin N, Woodard CR. The Role of Postoperative Imaging after Orbital Floor Fracture Repair. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2018; 11:96-101. [PMID: 29892323 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1625949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Obtaining postoperative images of maxillofacial fractures does not affect the clinical management of asymptomatic patients; however, few studies have evaluated the role of postoperative imaging in the context of orbital floor fractures. In this study, we evaluate current practice techniques and the role of postoperative imaging in the management of orbital floor fractures in isolation and with concomitant facial fractures. Retrospective review of patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation of orbital floor fractures between 2005 and 2015 at a single medical institution. Operative and perioperative records were reviewed to characterize postoperative imaging as routine or as indicated by concerning clinical symptoms, and to correlate clinical outcomes to postoperative imaging patterns across all identified orbital floor fractures. A total of 139 patients underwent open reduction and internal fixation of orbital floor fractures. Of these, 75 (54%) had zygomaticomaxillary (ZMC) involvement. The remaining 64 (46%) were isolated orbital floor fractures. Overall, 54 (39%) patients underwent postoperative imaging. Of these, 38 (70%) had postoperative imaging in the absence of concerning clinical symptoms. There was no observed difference in complication rates in those who underwent postoperative imaging, and those who did not. Patients with orbital + ZMC fractures underwent a significantly higher number of postoperative imaging studies ( p < 0.001); however, there was no observed difference in complications between isolated orbital and orbital + ZMC fractures. Routine postoperative imaging is not warranted in the absence of persistent clinical symptoms following open reduction and internal fixation of orbital floor fractures.
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- David Carpenter
- Division of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Zhou S, Duncan K, Stefko ST. Nonhealing orbital floor fracture in a pediatric patient: A unique presentation of pseudo-silent sinus syndrome. Orbit 2018; 37:375-377. [PMID: 29319378 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2017.1423347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Silent sinus syndrome was first described as spontaneous enophthalmos and hypoglobus associated with subclinical maxillary sinusitis without prior trauma or surgery. This clinical entity has later been described after trauma in which damage to the ostiomeatal complex leads to atelectasis of the maxillary sinus. We report a case of a 14-year-old boy who presented 4 years after sustaining a non-operative orbital floor fracture with enophthalmos and transient diplopia. Computed tomography (CT) demonstrated enlargement in size of the original orbital floor fracture and bilateral maxillary sinus disease. Bilateral chronic sinusitis suggested an anatomical predisposition to sinusitis unrelated to the prior trauma. The authors propose that, in this case, negative pressure in the maxillary sinus and chronic inflammation led to bone resorption and failure of the orbital fracture to heal. This differs from prior reports of silent sinus syndrome in that there was complete resorption of bone of the orbital floor and no decrease in volume of the maxillary sinus given the open communication of the sinus and the orbit, making this a unique presentation of pseudo-silent sinus syndrome in a pediatric patient.
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- Siwei Zhou
- a Department of Ophthalmology , University of Pittsburgh Medical Center , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , USA
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- a Department of Ophthalmology , University of Pittsburgh Medical Center , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , USA
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- a Department of Ophthalmology , University of Pittsburgh Medical Center , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , USA
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Rao AYN, Jesudas J. An Alternative Route for Entrapped Inferior Orbital Nerve in Orbital Floor Fracture. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2017; 10:230-238. [PMID: 28751949 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1592090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2016] [Accepted: 06/25/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Orbital floor fractures pose a grave threat for injury to the infraorbital nerve, resulting in the patient suffering from a disturbing paraesthesia. It is challenging for the operating surgeon to release and secure the entrapped nerve with reconstruction of the orbital floor. We present an interesting case of orbital floor fracture with entrapped infraorbital nerve, wherein we have decompressed the nerve and provided it, a new course.
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- Anantheswar Y N Rao
- Department of Plastic, Micro and Craniofacial Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.,Anagha Clinic, SAB Chambers, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Plastic, Micro and Craniofacial Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Beigi B, Beigi M, Niyadurupola N, Saldana M, El-Hindy N, Gupta D. Infraorbital Nerve Decompression for Infraorbital Neuralgia/Causalgia following Blowout Orbital Fractures: A Case Series. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2016; 10:22-28. [PMID: 28210404 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1592095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to present the management of a series of patients referred with infraorbital nerve paraesthesia that developed after insignificant orbital floor fracture without diplopia or exophthalmos, and that did not require initial surgical repair. This is a retrospective interventional case series. The main outcome and measures were assessment of preoperative symptoms including neuralgia and sensory symptoms; review of periorbital computed tomography (CT) scans; and assessment of postoperative effects of surgery for infraorbital nerve decompression. Nine patients were identified who developed neuralgia affecting the infraorbital nerve distribution from a cohort of 79 patients who presented with orbital floor fracture. Six were female and three were male. Age range was 22 to 73 years with a mean of 48 years. Six patients were clinically depressed due to the chronic pain. In addition, two patients had dizziness on upgaze; one patient had blurring of central vision on eye movements; and one patient had mood swings. Reviews of CT scans revealed subtle disruption of the infraorbital canal in all cases. All nine patients underwent infraorbital nerve decompression. Abnormal adhesions between the nerve and its bony canal were found in five of nine cases. Follow-up ranged from 3 to 37 months (mean: 18 months). Following surgery, after a variable period of time ranging from 1 day to 3 months, all patients had resolution of their symptoms. Mean follow-up was 18 months. Reconstructive surgeons should be aware that infraorbital nerve neuralgia, secondary to disruption of the nerve in the distorted bony canal, may be another indication for surgical intervention following orbital floor trauma in selected cases, in addition to more traditionally accepted indications. Neuralgia and causalgia are probably more common than previously thought and symptoms should be actively sought in the patient's history or else risk being overlooked and inappropriately managed. Long-term follow-up of such patients is unlikely to be practical. Patient and/or family practitioner education of possible sequelae may be one possible solution to detect this type of problem early. Nerve decompression, where indicated, may improve the patient's neuralgia and associated behavioral changes and quality of life. An optimal diagnostic and management algorithm is yet to be established.
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- Bijan Beigi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Department of Life Sciences, Brunel University, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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- York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, York, United Kingdom
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom
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Engle RD, Chaskes M, Wladis E, Pinheiro-Neto CD. Feasibility Study for Transnasal Endoscopic Repair of Orbital Floor Fracture With Alloplastic Implant. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2016; 125:970-975. [PMID: 27605438 DOI: 10.1177/0003489416667743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Fractures of the orbital floor are common yet repaired by various techniques, including open periorbital, transantral endoscopic, and endoscopic endonasal approaches. To date, endoscopic endonasal repair of an orbital floor fracture using an alloplastic implant has not been described. We aim to determine the technique and limitations of completely endoscopic endonasal orbital floor repair using an alloplastic implant. STUDY DESIGN Cadaveric anatomic study and retrospective case series. METHODS Cadaveric study of 12 sides with endoscopic sinonasal dissection followed by the creation and repair of an isolated orbital floor fracture using an alloplastic implant. Four representative patient cases are presented in which the techniques developed in the cadaveric study were employed. Patients were selected for this technique based on the results of the cadaveric study. RESULTS Cadaveric study demonstrated feasibility of access and repair for fractures that did not extend lateral to the infraorbital canal or anterior to the nasolacrimal duct. In all cadaveric sides and in all 4 patient cases, successful alloplastic orbital floor reconstruction was achieved. CONCLUSION This method of repair is feasible for selected patients and may be considered in cases of favorable fracture anatomy with or without concomitant indication for an ipsilateral sinus procedure.
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- Robert D Engle
- Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, USA
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- Division of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, USA
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Lee GHP, Ho SYM. Orbital Adherence Syndrome following the Use of Titanium Precontoured Orbital Mesh for the Reconstruction of Posttraumatic Orbital Floor Defects. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2016; 10:77-83. [PMID: 28210413 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1584398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/14/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Orbital blowout fractures are a common occurrence following orbital trauma. Depending on the size of the defect and the contents that have herniated or incarcerated, possible sequelae include enophthalmos, diplopia, dystopia, and entrapment. Surgical intervention aims to prevent or alleviate this through the use of a bone graft or an alloplastic implant to reconstitute the continuity of the orbit. However, in doing so, the implant itself may result in the unexpected adherence of the periorbita, resulting in orbital adherence syndrome. We present two cases of orbital adherence syndrome following the use of titanium mesh for orbital floor reconstruction. In both cases, we also delineate the management of this syndrome. Our first patient reported good recovery after surgical intervention to relieve the tethering to the titanium mesh and subsequent placement of a smooth interface implant. The other patient was managed nonsurgically with resolution of symptoms. We highlight possible signs that might suggest the need for early surgical intervention. Orbital adherence syndrome is a poorly described and understood phenomenon and appears to occur after the use of large-pored titanium mesh for orbital reconstruction. Prevention is possible through careful patient selection and the placement of a smooth interface medium in the initial surgery.
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- Geraldine Hwee Ping Lee
- Section of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Section of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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Birkenfeld F, Behrens E, Flörke C, Rohnen M, Wieker H, Kern M, Lucius R, Wiltfang J. Mechanical resistance of the periorbita and the orbital floor complex--are isolated orbital floor fractures only a soft tissue problem? Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015; 45:279-83. [PMID: 26586299 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2015.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Revised: 08/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The primary aims of orbital floor reconstruction are to prevent enophthalmos and herniation of the orbital contents in order to achieve correct globe position. Theoretically, the mechanical load of the orbital floor is approximately 0.0005N/mm(2) (30g orbital content onto 600mm(2) of orbital floor area). Therefore, low mechanical stress from orbital floor reconstruction materials is expected. The periorbita and orbital floor complex (bony orbital floor with periorbita) of 12 human cadavers were investigated for their mechanical resistance to distortion and compared to different absorbable pliable reconstruction materials after modification with pores (Bio-Gide, Creos, and PDS). The human periorbita resistance (approximately 1.4N/mm(2)) was comparable to that of the absorbable membranes (Creos, Bio-Gide), and the resistance of PDS (approximately 2.3N/mm(2)) was comparable to that of the orbital floor complex. The periorbita has a higher stability than the bony orbital floor. Therefore, in isolated orbital floor fractures with a traumatized bony orbital floor and periorbita, reconstruction of the soft tissue as a periorbita equivalent with a resorbable membrane appears to be adequate to prevent enophthalmos and herniation of the orbital contents.
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- F Birkenfeld
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel, Kiel, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Anatomy, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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Susarla SM, Nam AJ, Dorafshar AH. Orbital Compartment Syndrome Leading to Visual Loss following Orbital Floor Reconstruction. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2015; 9:152-7. [PMID: 27162573 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1558456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2014] [Accepted: 03/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Reconstruction of posttraumatic orbital defects carries the attendant risk of injury to the ocular adnexa, globe, and associated neurovascular structures. Blindness following repair of orbital fractures is an infrequent but well-documented phenomenon. Visual acuity loss can be related to direct intraoperative injury to the optic nerve, retinal arterial occlusion, or delayed presentation of acute optic nerve injury. In this report, we document a unique case of acute optic nerve infarction occurring 14 hours following orbital floor exploration and repair in a 56-year-old man.
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- Srinivas M Susarla
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Plastic Surgery, Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland
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Use of cell phones in the general population has become increasingly commonplace. The distracting effects of cell phones among automobile drivers are well established, and legislation prohibits the use of handheld cell phones while driving in several states. Recent research has focused on the similar distracting effects of cell phones in the pedestrian population. In this report, an older gentleman suffered extensive facial trauma requiring surgery as a direct effect of cell phone use at the time the trauma occurred. This case highlights the role that portable electronic devices can play as a cause of ocular trauma.
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- Aimée R Edell
- Department of Ophthalmology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Facial fractures occur commonly as a result of blunt trauma from road traffic accidents, assaults, and sporting injuries. Orbital floor fractures form a significant proportion of these and when large enough, the defect often requires surgical reconstruction of the floor to prevent orbital content herniation. Here, we present a case of a 28-year-old gentleman, who sustained an orbital floor fracture from a soccer-related injury. The resulting floor defect was surgically repaired using an osteomesh that was hand-cut to size. He developed delayed enophthalmos and entrapment of the inferior rectus muscle due to early resorption of the osteomesh, requiring revision surgery.
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- Samuel Y M Ho
- Section of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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