Introduction Because the orbit is made up in part by two of the horizontal beams of facial structure and two of the vertical buttresses, orbital fractures are common, and proper repair of such fractures is critical to restoring normal facial…
Introduction The radical surgery of orbital exenteration is occasionally necessary in the management of cancer of the head and neck. For the Otolaryngologist, it will most frequently be due to the spread of a malignant tumor from the adjacent paranasal…
Introduction Decompression of the orbit may be considered for the treatment of space-occupying lesions causing compromise of function as a result of expansion of the orbital contents or a decrease in the rigid orbital confines. The volume of the orbit…
Introduction External dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) was first described by Toti in the early 20th century. The technique is applicable to patients complaining of tearing and demonstrating obstruction of the lacrimal outflow system. The procedure consists of creating a fistula for egress…