Digital import of orbital implants to enhance navigation in reconstruction of the deep orbit. (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Varley, Iain; White, Lindsay; Salvi, Sachin M.; Lee, Nicholas
• Is Part Of: Orbit. Volume 35:Number 1(2016)
• Page Start: 20
• Page End: 23
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Navigation -- orbital reconstruction -- orbital trauma -- patient-specific implant; Eye-sockets -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Eye-sockets -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Orbit -- surgery -- Periodicals; Orbital Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.3109/01676830.2015.1099691
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-6830

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Stereotactic navigation has become established in orbital surgery. It can assist in exploration and reconstruction by preventing plate positioning errors and ensuring adequate restoration of deep orbital anatomy. Pre-formed and custom-made implants have become increasingly popular with reliable outcomes in complex orbital reconstructions, but may require adjustment at the time of surgery. Planning for reconstruction can be improved by import of digital models of implants into the navigation system. This technique allows on-table confirmation of successful orbital reconstruction.