Z A Karcioglu1, C R Mascott. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA70112, USA. zkarcio@tulane.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE: Modern stereotaxy utilizes preoperative computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to provide accurate localization information which can be very helpful in orbital surgery. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the usefulness of stereotactic surgery and application of this procedure in the orbit. METHODS: Interventional case series of three patients with orbital tumors. All patients had tumor resection with the utilization of two frameless stereotactic systems: Cygnus and Stealth Station. RESULTS: The applications of image-guided stereotactic surgery proved to be beneficial in three extensive orbital tumors, including optic nerve glioma, recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of lacrimal gland, and secondary orbital meningioma. CONCLUSIONS: The interactive nature of image guidance can be useful in orbital surgery to orient the surgeon to the exact location within the surgical field and to determine the tumor margins.
PURPOSE: Modern stereotaxy utilizes preoperative computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to provide accurate localization information which can be very helpful in orbital surgery. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the usefulness of stereotactic surgery and application of this procedure in the orbit. METHODS: Interventional case series of three patients with orbital tumors. All patients had tumor resection with the utilization of two frameless stereotactic systems: Cygnus and Stealth Station. RESULTS: The applications of image-guided stereotactic surgery proved to be beneficial in three extensive orbital tumors, including optic nerve glioma, recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of lacrimal gland, and secondary orbital meningioma. CONCLUSIONS: The interactive nature of image guidance can be useful in orbital surgery to orient the surgeon to the exact location within the surgical field and to determine the tumor margins.