Late reconstruction of orbital and naso-orbital deformities

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2013 Nov;25(4):683-95. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2013.07.008. Epub 2013 Sep 7.

Abstract

Acute orbital fractures and naso-orbital ethmoid fractures can result in chronic orbital and naso-orbital deformities. Understanding the acute injury is the first step in reconstructing the established late deformity. The best management strategy for reconstruction of orbital hypertelorism is to avoid late complications by repairing these deformities early near the time of the original fractures. New technologies from computer-guided surgical planning and additive manufacturing technology produce passive fitting implants tailored for patient-specific needs.

Keywords: Acute injury; Deformity; Orbital fracture; Reconstruction; Treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dentofacial Deformities / diagnosis
  • Dentofacial Deformities / etiology*
  • Dentofacial Deformities / surgery*
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Ethmoid Bone / injuries*
  • Ethmoid Bone / surgery
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Internal Fixators
  • Nasal Bone / injuries*
  • Nasal Bone / surgery
  • Nose Deformities, Acquired / diagnosis
  • Nose Deformities, Acquired / etiology*
  • Nose Deformities, Acquired / surgery*
  • Orbital Fractures / complications*
  • Orbital Fractures / diagnosis
  • Orbital Fractures / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Skull Fractures / complications*
  • Skull Fractures / diagnosis
  • Skull Fractures / surgery*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted