"Push-Pull Technique" for the Management of a Selected Superomedial Intraorbital Lesion

Surg J (N Y). 2018 Jun 20;4(3):e105-e109. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1661417. eCollection 2018 Jul.

Abstract

Orbital lesions are traditionally managed through external approaches when laterally located, and through a transnasal approach or other external approaches when medially located. However, when the lesion is superomedially located, it may determine a technical challenge. In this study, we present the case of a patient with a superomedial intraconal venous malformation of the left eye. We addressed the mass through a combined approach, using the transnasal route as the main approach, and the superior eyelid approach to push down the lesion to facilitate the excision. We have called this approach "push-pull technique." We achieved a complete resection of the lesion and did not observe any intraoperative or postoperative complications. The last follow-up at 6 months postoperatively showed no recurrence, and the patient was satisfied and completely recovered. According to our experience, the "push-pull" technique seems to be a safe procedure and might be considered a valid alternative to address selected superomedial intraconal lesions.

Keywords: endoscopic transnasal approach; intraconal venous malformation; orbital lesion; orbital surgery; superior eyelid approach.

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