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Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures
Published on: May 16, 2025
Reduction of inferior orbital wall fractures using a Foley catheter and an Endoloop
Chan Hum Park1, Jun Ho Lee, Seok Min Hong
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Facial Skeleton Bio Institute, School of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea #153, Kyo-Dong, Chuncheon, Kangwon, South Korea. hlpch@paran.com
Background:
Various surgical approaches have been used to treat orbital blowout fractures. Among them, the transnasal endoscopic approach avoids external scars and allows clear observation of the fracture site. We conducted a retrospective study of blowout fractures reduced using a Foley catheter and an Endoloop.
Methods:
Patients (n=24) who underwent endoscopic reduction of inferior orbital wall fractures were analyzed. They were diagnosed using 3-mm facial computed tomography, and the surgical treatment consisted of fracture reduction using Foley catheter and Endoloop. Postoperatively, they were followed up for at least 3 months.
Results:
There was no significant intraoperative or postoperative complication. The symptoms in all but two patients resolved completely after surgery.
Conclusion:
The technique using Foley catheter and Endoloop to reduce inferior orbital wall fractures endoscopically is safe and efficacious.
