title: Endoscopic orbital fracture repair.
abstract: Orbital fractures involving the middle or posterior third of the orbital floor are difficult to visualize with traditional surgical approaches. The authors describe their method of combining a transconjunctival incision with an endonasal endoscopic approach in the repair of orbital fractures. In their experience, this technique is especially useful in the treatment of posterior fractures or secondary repairs for residual enophthalmos. Besides better visualization, advantages include increased illumination; video projection for the rest of the surgical team and for documentation and recording; confirmation of correct implant placement; and, most importantly, precise and complete reduction of herniated orbital soft tissues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1755 South Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA. mohadjery@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Yasaman
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Mohadjer
authors.forename: Morris E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Hartstein
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000601:surgery*