Review: the value of radiosurgery in oculoplastics.
OBJECTIVE
To present the value of radiosurgery in oculoplastic procedures.


METHODS
My experience of 3 years and approximately 1000 oculoplastic procedures using radiosurgery was synthesized. The radiosurgical techniques that I have found useful are presented.


CONCLUSIONS
Radiosurgery is an excellent surgical tool for performing oculoplastic procedures because it coagulates blood vessels as it cuts through tissue. This allows less bleeding during surgery, which translates in better visualization of the tissue planes and a more rapid procedure.
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Jay Justin
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA. jolder1@tampabay.rr.com
D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*