title: Spheno-orbital meningioma resection and reconstruction: the role of piezosurgery and premolded titanium mesh.
abstract: We present the clinical case of a patient with a spheno-orbital meningioma. Literature review of the treatment options, including the application of piezoelectric or ultrasound surgery and orbital reconstruction after meningioma resection, is also presented. Complete resection was performed by means of a frontotemporal craniotomy and an orbitozygomatic approach. Piezoelectric osteotomy was used around the optic nerve canal and the superior orbital fissure to minimize the damage to soft tissues. Orbital wall reconstruction was done using a titanium mesh previously premolded using a skull model. The superior orbital rim was reconstructed with calvarial bone grafts, and the sphenotemporal bone defect was covered with a titanium mesh cranioplasty. Ultrasonic vibrations to perform osteotomies in craniofacial surgery provide an interesting tool to reduce damage to surrounding soft tissues. Reconstruction of the roof and lateral orbital wall with premolded titanium meshes with a skull model is a safe and easy method to achieve a good orbital reconstruction and to avoid secondary sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Reina Sofía University Hospital, Córdoba, Spain.
authors.forename: Susana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Heredero Jung
authors.forename: Alicia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dean Ferrer
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Solivera Vela
authors.forename: Francisco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Alamillos Granados