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Orbital varices: a surgical approach.

R Beyer1, M R Levine, I Sternberg

  • 1Division of Ophthalmology, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 1, 1985
PubMed
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Vascular clips offer a viable surgical option for treating orbital varices, with most patients experiencing symptom improvement and no recurrence. However, extensive hemorrhaging remains a potential complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Orbital varices are rare vascular malformations that can cause proptosis and visual disturbances.
  • Surgical intervention is sometimes necessary for symptomatic orbital varices.

Observation:

  • This study presents five cases of orbital varices treated surgically.
  • The surgical technique involved the use of vascular clips to ligate the varix.

Findings:

  • Three of four cases successfully treated with clips at the orbital apex showed no recurrence.
  • One case treated further back in the orbit had symptom improvement without varix progression.
  • One case resulted in extensive hemorrhaging, indicating a potential complication.

Implications:

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  • Vascular clipping is a potentially effective surgical method for managing orbital varices.
  • Careful clip placement is crucial to avoid complications like hemorrhaging.
  • Further research is needed to refine surgical techniques and patient selection for orbital varix treatment.