Periorbital marginotomies: anatomy and applications.
The application of craniofacial techniques has led to a greater variety of methods for operative exposure. In the orbital region, the inferior marginotomy of Tessier is a valuable adjunct in the reconstruction of severe orbital floor fractures and their sequelae. This concept has been extended to the superior, lateral, and medial orbital rims to improve the exposure of the respective orbital wall. These marginotomies have been used for a variety of problems. There have been no complications related to the inclusion of a periorbital marginotomy, and its use in appropriate patients is strongly recommended.
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.
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D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009915:Orbit / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000033:anatomy & histology