title: Reduction of inferior orbital wall fractures using a Foley catheter and an Endoloop.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Various surgical approaches have been used to treat orbital blowout fractures. Among them, the transnasal endoscopic approach avoids external scars and allows clear observation of the fracture site. We conducted a retrospective study of blowout fractures reduced using a Foley catheter and an Endoloop.
  
  
  METHODS
  Patients (n=24) who underwent endoscopic reduction of inferior orbital wall fractures were analyzed. They were diagnosed using 3-mm facial computed tomography, and the surgical treatment consisted of fracture reduction using Foley catheter and Endoloop. Postoperatively, they were followed up for at least 3 months.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There was no significant intraoperative or postoperative complication. The symptoms in all but two patients resolved completely after surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The technique using Foley catheter and Endoloop to reduce inferior orbital wall fractures endoscopically is safe and efficacious.
authors: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Facial Skeleton Bio Institute, School of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea #153, Kyo-Dong, Chuncheon, Kangwon, South Korea. hlpch@paran.com
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