title: Orbital reconstruction in hypertelorism.
abstract: Orbital hypertelorism as defined by increased bony interorbital distance is a complex manifestation of many congenital anomalies. As such, it is associated with a multitude of orbital, adnexal, and surrounding soft-tissue deformities. Treatment of these problems requires extensive experience and a comprehensive team, permitting adequate preoperative evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. The results obtained may be dramatic. The overall safety of the procedures has been demonstrated. Continued refinements and long-term follow-up will undoubtedly continue to make significant improvements.
authors.affiliation: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Whitaker
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vander Kolk
mesh_terms: D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006972:Hypertelorism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D009915:Orbit / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography