title: Orbital perforating branch of the infraorbital artery: an important landmark in orbital surgery.
abstract: The orbital branch of the infraorbital artery is an important surgical landmark but is frequently omitted from texts that discuss orbital anatomy and surgical technique. This report reviews the anatomy of this artery to familiarize the reader with its existence and location to reduce the risk of intraoperative hemorrhage from this vessel.
authors.affiliation: Eye Plastics, Orbit, and Cosmetic Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA. Eye_plastics@meei.harvard.edu
authors.forename: Peter A D
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Rubin
authors.forename: Mark P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Hatton
authors.forename: Jurij R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Bilyk
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D015841:Enophthalmos / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009880:Ophthalmic Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009915:Orbit / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D012307:Risk Factors; D012421:Rupture