Open AccessVirtual surgical planning for orbital reconstruction
Author(s) -
Srinivas M. Susarla,
Katherine Duncan,
Nicholas Mahoney,
Shannath L. Merbs,
Michael P. Grant
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
middle east african journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.357
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0975-1599
pISSN - 0974-9233
DOI - 10.4103/0974-9233.164626
Subject(s) - orbital fracture , neurovascular bundle , medicine , orbit (dynamics) , craniofacial , surgical planning , orbital mechanics , orthodontics , surgery , engineering , physics , astronomy , satellite , psychiatry , aerospace engineering
The advent of computer-assisted technology has revolutionized planning for complex craniofacial operations, including orbital reconstruction. Orbital reconstruction is ideally suited for virtual planning, as it allows the surgeon to assess the bony anatomy and critical neurovascular structures within the orbit, and plan osteotomies, fracture reductions, and orbital implant placement with efficiency and predictability. In this article, we review the use of virtual surgical planning for orbital decompression, posttraumatic midface reconstruction, reconstruction of a two-wall orbital defect, and reconstruction of a large orbital floor defect with a custom implant. The surgeon managing orbital pathology and posttraumatic orbital deformities can benefit immensely from utilizing virtual planning for various types of orbital pathology.