Endoscopically assisted computer-guided repair of internal orbital floor fractures: an updated protocol for minimally invasive management

ConclusionsOrbital floor reconstruction performed via transmaxillary endoscopy is a safe technique, which allows for detailed visualization of the fracture rim, avoids external scars, and permits an easier reduction of the prolapsed orbital content into the overlying orbital cavity. Virtual planning plays an important role in defining the appropriate geometry of the bone graft and establishing the optimal reconstruction strategy. Our preliminary results indicate that virtual planning and 3D printing should become part of an integrated protocol for the endoscopic treatment of orbital floor fractures.
Source: Journal of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research