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Lateral canthotomy transconjunctival approach to the orbit
H Hadeed1, V B Ziccardi, G C Sotereanos
1Department of Surgery, Presbyterian University Hospital, University of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|May 1, 1992
Summary
This study presents a transconjunctival incision with lateral canthotomy as an alternative orbital surgical approach. This method aims to overcome the aesthetic and complication issues associated with traditional orbital rim incisions.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Traditional surgical approaches to the orbit, such as the orbital rim incision, have declined due to aesthetic concerns.
- The subciliary approach with a lateral brow incision is currently favored but carries risks like scarring, ectropion, and entropion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an alternative surgical approach to the orbit.
- To present the transconjunctival incision with lateral canthotomy as a viable alternative.
Main Methods:
- The article details a surgical technique involving a transconjunctival incision.
- Lateral canthotomy is incorporated as part of the described orbital access method.
Main Results:
- The transconjunctival incision with lateral canthotomy offers an alternative to existing orbital surgical approaches.
- This technique potentially mitigates complications associated with other methods.
Conclusions:
- The transconjunctival incision with lateral canthotomy provides a novel approach to orbital surgery.
- This method may offer improved aesthetic outcomes and reduced complication rates compared to traditional techniques.