title: The septum orbitale in ptosis surgery.
abstract: The septum orbitale is an important landmark in ptosis surgery. It is structure that is difficult to identify and very easy to damage. In a series of 34 ptosis operations using a modified transcutaneous approach, we have shown that the septum orbitale can be readily identified, dissected and re-sutured after resection of the aponeurosis of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle.
mesh_terms: D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques