Intraoperative imaging in orbital reconstruction: how does it affect the position of the implant?

Intraoperative imaging enables the surgeon to control the position of the implant during orbital reconstruction. Although it might improve surgical outcome and avoid the need for revision surgery, it may also increase the duration of the operation and the exposure to radiation. The goal of this study was to find out whether intraoperative imaging improves the position of the implant in reconstructions of the orbital floor and medial wall. Two surgeons reconstructed complex orbital fractures in 10 cadavers.

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - May 3, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: J. Jansen, R. Schreurs, L. Dubois, T.J.J. Maal, P.J.J. Gooris, A.G. Becking Source Type: research