Reconstruction following extensive removal of meningioma from around the orbit.
Three patients with a meningioma involving the bone around the orbit are presented. The need for a complete resection and immediate reconstruction is emphasized. The principles of a 3-D orbital reconstruction are discussed.
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Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Southampton University Hospitals, UK.
Neil-Dwyer
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Lang
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed