title: Neuronavigation-guided endoscopic decompression of superior orbital fissure fracture: case report and literature review.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We present a rare case of an isolated superior orbital fissure fracture resulting from blunt injury to the face and presenting with selective cranial nerve deficits surgically treated with a neuroendoscopic approach. The anatomy of the superior orbital fissure is detailed, and the peculiarities of the surgical approach described.
  
  
  METHODS
  A review of the existing literature reveals this is the first reported case of a neuronavigation-assisted endoscopic approach used in the extraction of a superior orbital fracture fragment with good outcome. Current guidelines for an endoscopic approach in orbital trauma are reviewed, and pertinent literature is discussed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Neuronavigation-assisted decompression should be considered as an effective means of removing superior orbital fissure fractures.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neurological Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
authors.forename: Jaime
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gasco
authors.forename: Kristopher
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authors.forename: Ryan W
authors.initials: RW
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