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The use of a computer-assisted image-guided system (InstaTrak) in orbital surgery
J G Camara1, L T Nguyen, J P Fernandez-Suntay
1Department of Ophthalmology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii-St. Francis Medical Center, Honolulu 96817, USA. jordegcam@msn.com
Purpose:
To assess the usefulness of a computer-assisted image-guided system (CAIGS) as an intraoperative anatomical guide in performing orbital surgery.
Methods:
Noncomparative interventional case series of 30 consecutive orbital procedures performed by one surgeon (J.G.C.) using the CAIGS (InstaTrak) for intraoperative anatomical guidance.
Results:
The series consisted of 8 cases of orbital decompression, 8 cases of orbital fracture, 11 cases of tumor excision, 2 cases of orbital reconstruction for severe enophthalmos, and 1 case of drainage of an orbital abscess. The CAIGS (InstaTrak) was useful in providing adjunctive intraoperative guidance in all 30 orbital cases.
Conclusion:
The CAIGS (InstaTrak) system is a useful adjunctive tool in providing intraoperative anatomic guidance in a consecutive series of varied orbital operations.