R C Kersten1, D R Kulwin. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0670, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report the results of anterior orbitotomy through a vertical transmarginal upper eyelid incision for gaining access to superonasal intraorbital lesions. METHODS: Retrospective case series of 13 patients presenting with superonasal intraorbital lesions. RESULTS: Vertical transmarginal upper eyelid incision allowed biopsy or removal of orbital lesions in all cases with satisfactory postoperative cosmesis and function. CONCLUSION: The vertical lid split orbitotomy, initially described for anterior orbital lesions, also is useful for exposure and removal of deeper intraconal orbital masses.
PURPOSE: To report the results of anterior orbitotomy through a vertical transmarginal upper eyelid incision for gaining access to superonasal intraorbital lesions. METHODS: Retrospective case series of 13 patients presenting with superonasal intraorbital lesions. RESULTS: Vertical transmarginal upper eyelid incision allowed biopsy or removal of orbital lesions in all cases with satisfactory postoperative cosmesis and function. CONCLUSION: The vertical lid split orbitotomy, initially described for anterior orbital lesions, also is useful for exposure and removal of deeper intraconal orbital masses.