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Tanji M, Sano N, Hashimoto J, Kikuchi M, Matsunaga M, Kitada Y, Yamamoba M, Takeuchi Y, Makino Y, Hattori EY, Terada Y, Mineharu Y, Arakawa Y. Multiport combined endoscopic endonasal and transorbital approach to orbital schwannoma. Surg Neurol Int 2025; 16:98. [PMID: 40206748 PMCID: PMC11980739 DOI: 10.25259/sni_246_2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 11/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2025] Open
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Background We present a case report describing the use of combined endoscopic endonasal and transorbital approach (EETOA) for intraorbital schwannoma that grew rapidly during pregnancy. Case Description A 27-year-old woman who presented with headache was incidentally diagnosed with a tumor mass 1 cm in diameter near the right superior orbital fissure. Treatment of the tumor was deferred to follow-up. One month later, the patient became pregnant, and in the last trimester, she developed right abducens palsy and mildly dilated pupil. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed that the tumor mass had grown rapidly with a maximal diameter of 5 cm and had extended into the orbit through the superior orbital fissure. After spontaneous vaginal delivery, EETOA was planned to remove both the intraorbital region and cavernous sinus compartment to avoid craniotomy. Surgical resection began with an endoscopic endonasal approach. Orbital decompression was performed by removing the lamina papyracea, and the tumor was resected in the lateral cavernous sinus compartment. An eyebrow incision was made, and endoscopic transorbital surgery was performed to remove the intraorbital region. Multi-perspective views during EETOA enabled gross total resection of the tumor and confirmed by intraoperative MRI. The pathological diagnosis was schwannoma. The patient's abducens nerve palsy improved after surgery. Conclusion EETOA can offer maximal exposure and resection for tumors extending from the cavernous sinus to the orbit without craniotomy in selected cases.
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- Masahiro Tanji
- Department of Neurosurgery Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Garfias-Rodriguez MA, Chavez-Herrera VR, Ichazo-Castellano JP, Zepeda E, Gallardo-Ceja D, Dorantes-Argandar A. Anatomy of the medial wall of the orbit undergoing an endoscopic endonasal approach: An inferomedial and superomedial approach. Surg Neurol Int 2025; 16:13. [PMID: 39926470 PMCID: PMC11799704 DOI: 10.25259/sni_869_2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2024] [Accepted: 12/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/11/2025] Open
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Background Endoscopic endonasal corridor is valuable for accessing and treating midline skull base pathologies. In the present work, we will discuss the anatomy of the medial wall of the orbit from an endonasal endoscopic perspective. Methods Six human cadaveric specimens underwent endonasal endoscopic dissection at the Surgical Neuroanatomy Laboratory of the Mexican Faculty of Medicine of La Salle University. We used a 0°, 4 mm diameter, and 18 cm length rigid endoscope using a 4K high-definition neuro-endoscopic visualization system, specialized surgical instruments for endonasal endoscopic surgery, and a high-speed drilling system. Results In the endonasal endoscopic to the medial wall of the orbit, we describe two approaches: the superomedial approach (SMA) and the inferomedial approach (IMA). The SMA is located between the lower border of the superior oblique muscle and the superior border of the medial rectus muscle (MRM), and the IMA is located between the inferior border of the MRM and the superior border of the inferior rectus muscle. The topographic anatomy of the contents of each approach is described. Conclusion The endoscopic endonasal corridor safely reaches the medial half of the orbit through the inferomedial and SMAs.
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- Marco Antonio Garfias-Rodriguez
- Department of Neurosurgery, Center for Skull Base Neurosurgery and Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Hospital Angeles Pedregal, Center for Surgical Specialties, Surgical Neuroanatomy Laboratory, Mexican School of Medicine of Universidad La Salle, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Center for Skull Base Neurosurgery and Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Hospital Angeles Pedregal, Center for Surgical Specialties, Surgical Neuroanatomy Laboratory, Mexican School of Medicine of Universidad La Salle, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI, IMSS, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Angeles del Pedregal, Mexico City, Mexico
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Guerrato GP, Raimondo FM, Bianchi F, Frassanito P, Tamburrini G, Massimi L. Orbital embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma: a case-based update. Childs Nerv Syst 2024; 40:3907-3914. [PMID: 39340563 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-024-06583-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most prevalent soft tissue sarcoma in children, with approximately 30% of head and neck RMS occurring in the orbit. The management of orbital RMS is complex, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and careful surgical planning. The objective of the present paper is to provide the neurosurgeon with an update on this challenging tumor. CASE DESCRIPTION A 12-year-old boy was admitted to our department after the onset of diplopia in his right eye, associated with quickly worsening ipsilateral eyelid edema and mild proptosis. MRI revealed an anterior superomedial, extraconal, and intraorbital expansive lesion. Complete tumor removal was performed through a trans-orbital approach. Histological diagnosis of embryonal RMS was done. The patient underwent radio-chemotherapy in accordance with the EpSSG RMS2005 subgroup C protocol. The patient is alive and disease-free. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The intricacies of treating orbital tumors necessitate meticulous planning to safeguard vital structures while guaranteeing comprehensive oncological treatment. A multidisciplinary approach with a specific protocol depending on the location and characteristics of the tumor is required. The available treatment options include surgical intervention or combination therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The successful management of these diseases depends on the careful coordination and application of the available techniques.
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- Giacomo Piaser Guerrato
- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Neurosurgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Neurosurgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Neurosurgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Neurosurgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Khaleghi M, Carlstrom LP, Callejas CA, Kobalka P, Carrau R, Prevedello DM. Modified Function-Preserving Endoscopic Endonasal Extracapsular Resection of a Large Orbital Apex Cavernous Hemangioma. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2024; 27:485-490. [PMID: 38651862 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000001157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE Various invasive oculoplastic procedures are commonly utilized to control the rectus muscles and widen the surgical corridor through the endoscopic endonasal removal of large orbital apex cavernous hemangiomas (OACHs). They require additional transconjunctival incision, rectus muscle insertional retraction, or muscle deinsertion at the globe that might not be safe and lead to prolonged postoperative extraocular muscle dysfunction. In this article, the authors described a modified 3-handed extracapsular technique for the resection of a large OACH without an additional procedure for rectus muscle control. The aim is to achieve a safe gross total tumor removal while minimizing the procedure-related complications. An intraoperative video is included, along with a stepwise cadaveric dissection relevant to the approach. CLINICAL PRESENTATION A 71-year-old female presented with progressive left-sided blurred vision, binocular diplopia, and mild proptosis. Contrast-enhanced brain MRI revealed a large heterogeneous enhanced inferomedial intraconal mass in the left orbital apex, mostly consistent with cavernous hemangioma. Gross total tumor removal was achieved through a modified 3-handed endoscopic endonasal extracapsular approach. The diplopia was resolved, and significant visual improvement was achieved. Computed tomography scan demonstrated complete tumor removal, and histological examination confirmed the diagnosis. CONCLUSION Endoscopic endonasal resection of large OACH can be feasibly performed by using a modified 3-handed extracapsular technique through the generous use of Q-tip swab applicators within the natural separation plane around the tumor capsule and a sequential traction-countertraction method. Subsequently, a gross total removal and optimal postoperative functional outcome are attainable through minimal rectus muscle fiber violation and intraconal fat manipulation.
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- Mehdi Khaleghi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus , Ohio , USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus , Ohio , USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus , Ohio , USA
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- Department of Pathology, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus , Ohio , USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus , Ohio , USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus , Ohio , USA
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Sollini G, Giorli A, Zoli M, Farneti P, Arena G, Astarita F, Mazzatenta D, Pasquini E. Endoscopic transnasal approach to remove an intraorbital bullet: systematic review and case report. ACTA OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICA ITALICA : ORGANO UFFICIALE DELLA SOCIETA ITALIANA DI OTORINOLARINGOLOGIA E CHIRURGIA CERVICO-FACCIALE 2024; 44:207-213. [PMID: 38712521 PMCID: PMC11441522 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-n2868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Introduction Intraorbital foreign bodies (IOFBs) represent a clinical challenge: surgical management can be controversial and different strategies have been proposed. When removal is recommended, depending on the location and nature of the IOFB both external and endoscopic approaches have been proposed, with significantly different surgical corridors to the orbit and different morbidities. Methods We performed a literature review of cases of IOFBs that received exclusive endoscopic transnasal surgical treatment to evaluate the role of this surgery in these occurrences. We also present a case of an intraorbital intraconal bullet that was successfully removed using an endoscopic transnasal approach with good outcomes in terms of ocular motility and visual acuity. Results A limited number of cases of IOFBs have been treated with an exclusive endoscopic transnasal approach. When in the medial compartment, this approach appears to be safe and effective. In our case, two months after surgery the patient showed complete recovery with no significant long-term sequelae. Conclusions When feasible, an endoscopic transnasal approach for intraorbital foreign bodies represents a valid surgical technique with optimal outcomes and satisfactory recovery.
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- Giacomo Sollini
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Bellaria Hospital, AUSL Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- ENT Department, University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Bio-Medical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Programma Neurochirurgia Ipofisi-Pituitary Unit, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Bellaria Hospital, AUSL Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- ENT Division, University of Eastern Piedmont, AOU Maggiore della Carità di Novara, Novara, Italy
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- UO Rete Chirurgia del Volto e Odontoiatria Ospedaliera e Territoriale, AUSL Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Bio-Medical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Programma Neurochirurgia Ipofisi-Pituitary Unit, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Bellaria Hospital, AUSL Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Takahashi Y, Nishimura K, Yo K, Vaidya A. Resection of orbital apex tumours in the medial orbit via four-handed endonasal and transcaruncular approaches. Eur J Ophthalmol 2024; 34:864-869. [PMID: 37731331 DOI: 10.1177/11206721231204189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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PURPOSE To report the surgical outcomes of 4-handed endoscopic and transcaruncular approaches for orbital apex tumours located in the medial orbit. METHODS This retrospective, observational study included 6 patients (2 males and 4 females; 3 right and 3 left; mean age, 49.5 years; age range, 38-60 years) who underwent excision of an orbital apex tumour in the medial orbit via 4-handed endonasal and transcaruncular approaches. Data on age, sex, affected side, surgical record and complications, and results of pathological examinations, imaging studies, and ophthalmologic examinations were collected. RESULTS Tumours pathologically corresponded to a cavernous haemangioma in 5 cases and a schwannoma in 1 case. The cavernous haemangioma was completely removed in all cases, while the schwannoma was only debulked because the tumour attached to the surrounding tissues. The medial orbital wall was reconstructed simultaneously in 1 case and 8 days after tumour resection in 1 case. Postoperatively, the visual acuity improved or was maintained in all patients. One patient without medial orbital wall reconstruction showed significant enophthalmos on the affected side after surgery. Another patient without medial orbital wall reconstruction did not obtain binocular single vision field in any direction of gaze after surgery due to severe esotropia. CONCLUSIONS This report indicates that 4-handed endoscopic and transcaruncular approaches are useful for removal of an orbital apex tumour located in the medial orbit. Medial orbital wall reconstruction after tumour resection may be a better option for reducing the risk of postoperative enophthalmos and esotropia.
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- Yasuhiro Takahashi
- Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Nishimura ENT & Skin Clinic, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
- Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery, Kirtipur Eye Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Sindwani R, Sreenath SB, Recinos PF. Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to Intraconal Orbital Tumors: Outcomes and Lessons Learned. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:47-55. [PMID: 37249188 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lesions involving the intraconal space of the orbit are rare and challenging to manage. Operative techniques and outcomes for the endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) to tumors in the medial intraconal space (MIS) remain poorly characterized. OBJECTIVE We present our experience with a wide range of isolated intraconal pathology managed via an EEA. METHODS A retrospective review of all cases (2014-2021) performed by a single skull base team in which the EEA was employed for the management of an intraconal orbital lesion. RESULTS Twenty patients (13 men, 7 women) with a mean age of 59 years (range, 40-89 years) were included. All lesions were isolated to the MIS, pathology addressed included: cavernous hemangioma (6), schwannoma (4), lymphoma (4), inflammatory pseudotumor (2), chronic invasive fungal sinusitis (2), and metastatic disease (2). Either a biopsy (10/20) or a complete resection (10/20) was performed. In all cases, the MIS was accessed via an endonasal corridor between the medial and inferior rectus muscles. Retraction and safe, intra-orbital dissection of the lesion was performed using a two-surgeon, multi-handed technique. Gross total resection of benign lesions was achieved in 90% (9/10) of cases; a pathologic diagnosis was achieved in 100% (10/10) of biopsy cases. No orbital reconstruction was required. Visual acuity returned to normal in 80% (8/10) of planned resection cases and postoperative diplopia resolved by 3 months in 90%. Mean follow-up was 15 months. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that the EEA is safe and effective for accessing lesions in the MIS. This technique affords very favorable outcomes with minimal postoperative morbidity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 Laryngoscope, 134:47-55, 2024.
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- Raj Sindwani
- Section of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Burkhardt Brain Tumor Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Department of Neurological Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Section of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Burkhardt Brain Tumor Neuro-Oncology Center, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Department of Neurological Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Russo F, Valentini M, Czaczkes C, Sileo G, Battaglia P, Turri-Zanoni M, Karligkiotis A, Castelnuovo P. Pedicled nasal flaps in transnasal endoscopic surgery: review of indications and surgical techniques. ACTA OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICA ITALICA : ORGANO UFFICIALE DELLA SOCIETA ITALIANA DI OTORINOLARINGOLOGIA E CHIRURGIA CERVICO-FACCIALE 2023; 43:297-309. [PMID: 37224174 PMCID: PMC10551732 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-n2469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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At present an exclusive endoscopic endonasal approach is sufficient in the majority of cases to treat pathologies involving the sinonasal compartment and the surrounding anatomical subsites (e.g. orbit, ventral skull base, upper parapharyngeal space, etc.) with the advantage of minimising surgical invasiveness. In this context, nasal vascularised local flaps are widely employed because they represent a more effective option for reconstruction or preservation of noble/vital structures compared to grafts. On the other hand, the surgical extension and morbidity are minimised compared to regional or free flaps. Several nasal local flaps have been described in the literature: the aim of this review is to examine their applications, characteristics, indications, success rates and morbidities. Different nasal flaps based on single or multiple pedicles have been described; the choice between them is based on different factors such as the flap’s shape and dimension, localisation of the pedicle’s origin, width of rotation angle, previous surgeries which could compromise vascularisation, and surgical experience, in addition to the position and dimension of the area which must be resurfaced.
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- Federico Russo
- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
- UPLOAD (Upper and Lower Airways inflammatory Diseases) Research Center, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
- Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research center (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
- Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research center (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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Jafari A, Adappa ND, Anagnos VJ, Campbell RG, Castelnuovo P, Chalian A, Chambers CB, Chitguppi C, Dallan I, El Rassi E, Freitag SK, Fernandez Miranda JC, Ferreira M, Gardner PA, Gudis DA, Harvey RJ, Huang Q, Humphreys IM, Kennedy DW, Lee JYK, Lehmann AE, Locatelli D, McKinney KA, Moreau A, Nyquist G, Palmer JN, Prepageran N, Pribitkin EA, Rabinowitz MR, Rosen MR, Sacks R, Sharma D, Snyderman CH, Tonya Stefko S, Stokken JK, Wang EW, Workman AD, Wu AW, Yu JY, Zhang MM, Zhou B, Bleier BS. Orbital resection by intranasal technique (ORBIT): A new classification system for reporting endoscopically resectable primary benign orbital tumors. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2023; 13:1852-1863. [PMID: 36808854 DOI: 10.1002/alr.23141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Cavernous Hemangioma Exclusively Endonasal Resection (CHEER) staging system has become the gold standard for outcomes reporting in endoscopic orbital surgery for orbital cavernous hemangiomas (OCHs). A recent systematic review demonstrated similar outcomes between OCHs and other primary benign orbital tumors (PBOTs). Therefore, we hypothesized that a simplified and more comprehensive classification system could be developed to predict surgical outcomes of other PBOTs. METHODS Patient and tumor characteristics as well as surgical outcomes from 11 international centers were recorded. All tumors were retrospectively assigned an Orbital Resection by Intranasal Technique (ORBIT) class and stratified based on surgical approach as either exclusively endoscopic or combined (endoscopic and open). Outcomes based on approach were compared using chi-squared or Fisher's exact tests. The Cochrane-Armitage test for trend was used to analyze outcomes by class. RESULTS Findings from 110 PBOTs from 110 patients (age 49.0 ± 15.0 years, 51.9% female) were included in the analysis. Higher ORBIT class was associated with a lower likelihood of gross total resection (GTR). GTR was more likely to be achieved when an exclusively endoscopic approach was utilized (p < 0.05). Tumors resected using a combined approach tended to be larger, to present with diplopia, and to have an immediate postoperative cranial nerve palsy (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Endoscopic treatment of PBOTs is an effective approach, with favorable short-term and long-term postoperative outcomes as well as low rate of adverse events. The ORBIT classification system is an anatomic-based framework that effectively facilitates high-quality outcomes reporting for all PBOTs.
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- Aria Jafari
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Rhinology and Skull Base Research Group, Applied Medical Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Ospedale Di Circolo E Fondazione Macchi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Jalan Universiti, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Concord General Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Uchimura M, Hayashi K, Sakamoto T, Nagai H. A case of intraorbital malignant lymphoma biopsied using an endoscopic transnasal approach. Surg Neurol Int 2023; 14:259. [PMID: 37560596 PMCID: PMC10408611 DOI: 10.25259/sni_404_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND While most orbital tumors are primary, some are secondary, including extension or invasion from adjacent sites. The diagnosis varies widely, and the treatment strategy depends on the pathological diagnosis. Transcranial and transorbital surgical approaches are typically used. Recently, a transnasal endoscopic approach has emerged as a viable option. We report a case of an intraorbital tumor treated with endoscopic transnasal biopsy and compare the results with those of other surgical approaches. CASE DESCRIPTION A 74-year-old woman visited a nearby hospital due to a right eye protrusion and decreased visual acuity. An intraorbital tumor was detected and the patient was referred to our hospital. Head computed tomography revealed a mass along the posterior wall of the right orbital apex. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging showed a 37-mm lesion with a uniform contrast effect and no intracranial extension. Intraorbital lymphoma was considered a differential diagnosis, and a biopsy was performed using an endoscopic transnasal approach. The pathological diagnosis was B-cell lymphoma, and chemotherapy was administered. CONCLUSION The endoscopic transnasal approach for intraorbital tumors is less invasive, highly cosmetic, and useful, especially for medial and inferior orbital lesions.
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- Masahiro Uchimura
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Shimane, Japan
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- Advanced Stroke Center, Shimane University Hospital, Izumo, Shimane, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Shimane, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Shimane, Japan
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Chiou CA, Vickery TW, Reshef ER, Bleier BS, Freitag SK. Endonasal Endoscopic Approach to Orbital Tumors. Int Ophthalmol Clin 2023; 63:249-262. [PMID: 37439622 DOI: 10.1097/iio.0000000000000461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Zoli M, Sollini G, Martinoni M, Rustici A, Guaraldi F, Asioli S, Fabbri VP, Cirillo L, Pasquini E, Mazzatenta D. Intraoperative Ultrasonography in Endoscopic Approaches for Orbital Lesions: A Single-Center Case Series. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2023; 24:23-32. [PMID: 36519876 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, endoscopic approaches for orbital lesions have been proposed. Their results seem promising; however, orbital surgery remains challenging with possible significant morbidity, mostly because of orbital structures manipulation. Ultrasonography is an innovative intraoperative imaging technique that can assist the surgeon in these approaches. OBJECTIVE To assess the role of intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) in endoscopic orbital surgery. METHODS All consecutive patients with orbital tumors operated in our institution through an endoscopic approach with IOUS have been prospectively collected from 2019 to May 2021. RESULTS Fifteen patients were included. Based on tumor location, evaluated on preoperative MRI, the endoscopic endonasal approach was preferred in 7 tumors in medial quadrants while the endoscopic transpalpebral in 8 lateral ones. During surgery, IOUS allowed us to identify the tumors and the most relevant anatomic structures in all cases. Time spent for IOUS preparation before the first scan was 8 ± 6 minutes on average, and each intraoperative scan took approximately 30 to 120 seconds. Gross tumor removal was achieved in 8 patients, subtotal in 3, while in 4 patients, surgery was limited to a biopsy. No surgical complications were observed. CONCLUSION IOUS has allowed us to localize the lesion and to identify the straighter surgical corridor and assess the tumor resection, effectively helping the surgeon and potentially reducing operative complications. This tool provides a real-time image, not affected by the orbital structures shift, which can be dynamically assessed multiple times during surgery. However, it is hampered by the need of specific training and possible artifacts.
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- Matteo Zoli
- Programma Neurochirurgia Ipofisi-Pituitary Unit, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- ENT Unit, Bellaria Hospital, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale, Bologna, Italy
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- Programma Neurochirurgia Ipofisi-Pituitary Unit, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Programma Neurochirurgia Ipofisi-Pituitary Unit, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Programma Neurochirurgia Ipofisi-Pituitary Unit, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Programma Neurochirurgia Ipofisi-Pituitary Unit, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- ENT Unit, Bellaria Hospital, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale, Bologna, Italy
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- Programma Neurochirurgia Ipofisi-Pituitary Unit, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Agosti E, Saraceno G, Rampinelli V, Raffetti E, Veiceschi P, Buffoli B, Rezzani R, Giorgianni A, Hirtler L, Alexander AY, Deganello A, Piazza C, Nicolai P, Castelnuovo P, Locatelli D, Peris-Celda M, Fontanella MM, Doglietto F. Quantitative Anatomic Comparison of Endoscopic Transnasal and Microsurgical Transcranial Approaches to the Anterior Cranial Fossa. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2022; 23:e256-e266. [PMID: 36106936 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Several microsurgical transcranial approaches (MTAs) and endoscopic transnasal approaches (EEAs) to the anterior cranial fossa (ACF) have been described. OBJECTIVE To provide a preclinical, quantitative, anatomic, comparative analysis of surgical approaches to the ACF. METHODS Five alcohol-fixed specimens underwent high-resolution computed tomography. The following approaches were performed on each specimen: EEAs (transcribriform, transtuberculum, and transplanum), anterior MTAs (transfrontal sinus interhemispheric, frontobasal interhemispheric, and subfrontal with unilateral and bilateral frontal craniotomy), and anterolateral MTAs (supraorbital, minipterional, pterional, and frontotemporal orbitozygomatic approach). An optic neuronavigation system and dedicated software (ApproachViewer, part of GTx-Eyes II-UHN) were used to quantify the working volume of each approach and extrapolate the exposure of different ACF regions. Mixed linear models with random intercepts were used for statistical analyses. RESULTS EEAs offer a large and direct route to the midline region of ACF, whose most anterior structures (ie, crista galli, cribriform plate, and ethmoidal roof) are also well exposed by anterior MTAs, whereas deeper ones (ie, planum sphenoidale and tuberculum sellae) are also well exposed by anterolateral MTAs. The orbital roof region is exposed by both anterolateral and lateral MTAs. The posterolateral region (ie, sphenoid wing and optic canal) is well exposed by anterolateral MTAs. CONCLUSION Anterior and anterolateral MTAs play a pivotal role in the exposure of most anterior and posterolateral ACF regions, respectively, whereas midline regions are well exposed by EEAs. Furthermore, certain anterolateral approaches may be most useful when involvement of the optic canal and nerves involvement are suspected.
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- Edoardo Agosti
- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.,Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Global Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.,Center for Natural Hazards and Disaster Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Section of Anatomy and Physiopathology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Section of Anatomy and Physiopathology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology, ASST Sette Laghi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Anatomy, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Padua-Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria-Varese, ASST Sette Laghi, Ospedale di Circolo, Varese, Italy.,Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Center, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.,Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Center, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Chen L, Yan X, Fu Y, Wang T, Zhan Z, Ye S, Jiang C, Chen G. Comparative endoscopic techniques of medial rectus muscle retraction for approaching intraconal tumors: Our experience with five cases. Front Surg 2022; 9:923712. [PMID: 35910467 PMCID: PMC9334750 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.923712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective To examine the role of transnasal endoscopic approaches in the management of intraconal tumors and demonstrate the use of an eyelid speculum in comparison with different techniques of medial rectus muscle (MRM) retraction. Methods Retrospective data of five patients with intraconal tumors operated on and followed up by the senior authors between December 2019 and April 2022 was collected. Presenting symptoms, technical details, imaging and histology findings, outcomes, and complications were evaluated. Results Four primary and one recurrent tumor were identified. The mean patient age was 50 (range, 29–64) years. One tumor was located lateral to the optic nerve, one central and three medial. A complete surgical resection was obtained in four primary cases and a partial resection was achieved in the recurrent case. The MRM was retracted using three different techniques: (1) an infant eyelid speculum creating an operative window between the medial and inferior rectus muscle, (2) external MRM disinsertion transconjunctivally, (3) a four-handed technique performed transseptally by two surgeons. Transient postoperative ophthalmoplegia was recorded in four cases and transient ptosis in one. Three patients completely recovered in 2–3 months while one undergoing MRM disinsertion ended up in restricted strabismus at 15-month follow-up. No other long-term complications have been noted in all five patients with a mean follow-up of 22 (range, 14–32) months. No patients with primary tumors have required additional surgery for tumor recurrence. Conclusion The indication of endoscopic intraconal surgery may expand to lesions lateral to the optic nerve when the nerve is not in its natural position. The well-known advantages of the endoscopic techniques, namely the lack of external scars, better visualization, less bleeding, and fewer complications, were confirmed. An eye speculum provides a better surgical corridor and eases the pressure exerted on the MRM, which has a promising application prospect.
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- Linli Chen
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fujian Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Minnan Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fujian Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Correspondence: Guohao Chen Changzhen Jiang Shengnan Ye
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Correspondence: Guohao Chen Changzhen Jiang Shengnan Ye
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fujian Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Correspondence: Guohao Chen Changzhen Jiang Shengnan Ye
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Ketharanathan B, Andersen MS, Pedersen CB, Darling P, Jakobsen J, Molander LD, Dahlrot RH, Nguyen N, Poulsen FR, Halle B. Endonasal Endoscopic Approach for Minimally Invasive Orbital Decompression in Nonthyroid Proptosis-A Scoping Review. World Neurosurg 2022; 162:85-90. [PMID: 35331947 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.03.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) was originally performed to treat thyroid orbitopathy and proptosis. Since then, this approach also has been used to treat other causes of proptosis. This review systematically identifies surgical outcome and complication rates in patients without thyroid proptosis who underwent endoscopic endonasal orbital decompression. METHODS Databases were searched using the following search terms: orbital disease, surgical decompression, and endoscopic endonasal approach. Two independent reviewers screened all abstracts and titles for relevance and all articles passing this screen were subjected to full-text review. To assess risk of bias, we used ROBINS-I (Risk Of Bias in Non-randomized Studies-of Interventions). RESULTS Eight studies with a total of 74 patients with nonthyroid proptosis were included. Pre- and postoperative eye examination was performed in all studies, but the extent of examination was varying. With a mean age of 35.7 years, most patients were adolescent, and most pathologies induced unilateral proptosis Complications to EEA for orbital decompression were transient diplopia (5 patients/6.8%), transient facial dysesthesia (2 patients/2.7%), ptosis (1 patient/1.4%), infarction (1 patient/1.4%), sinus obstruction (1 patient/1.4%), and enophtalmos (1 patient/1.4%). The authors reported successful reduction of proptosis in all but 2 patients (97.2%), and only 2 authors reported a need for secondary decompression. CONCLUSIONS Medial orbital decompression using EEA is a feasible approach for orbital decompression in patients with nonthyroid proptosis. While being comparable in primary outcome to transorbital approaches, the EEA seems superior in terms of complication rates.
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- Department of ORL, Head & Neck Surgery and Audiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of ORL, Head & Neck Surgery and Audiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Traditionally, external craniofacial approaches have been used for orbital tumor resection. Over the last 30 years, endoscopic sinonasal and skull base techniques have become widely used throughout the world. These experiences paved the way for the extension of transnasal endoscopic techniques to the intraconal orbit. Transnasal endoscopic intraconal surgery has several advantages regarding morbidity and outcome as compared with purely external approaches. However, the anatomical knowledge and experience of the surgeon is crucial for the success of the surgery. Endoscopic approaches for intraconal tumor removal are feasible for medial and inferior lesions as well as for lesions lateral to the optic nerve provided they remain inferior to the "plane of resectability" and no optic nerve retraction is required. As intraorbital tumors are rare, new international staging systems including CHEER (Cavernous Hemangioma Exclusively Endonasal Resection) and ORBIT (Orbital Resection by Intranasal Technique) help to standardize safety, efficacy, and outcome.
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Zhang X, Hua W, Quan K, Yu G, Du Z, Yang Z, Wang X, Song J, Chen L, Zhu W. Endoscopic Endonasal Intraconal Approach for Orbital Tumor Resection: Case Series and Systematic Review. Front Oncol 2022; 11:780551. [PMID: 35047399 PMCID: PMC8761671 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.780551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Intraorbital tumor could be approached by numerous surgical methods. The neuroendoscopic endonasal approach could provide a feasible corridor for indicated tumors. Herein we present a series of 6 consecutive intraorbital tumors from April 2018 to October 2020, which received endonasal endoscopic resection. Cadaveric dissection was performed for the intraconal approach, and the literature was also reviewed. Five tumors were located intraconally, while one extraconally. The pathology revealed 1 angioleiomyoma, 1 cavernous hemangioma, 1 pilocytic astrocytoma, 1 meningioma, and 2 schwannomas. Five of the six achieved gross total resection, including 3 tumors with lateral extension beyond the optic nerve. Preoperative visual deterioration was observed in 4 of the 6 patients, and all got improvement postoperatively. Transient oculomotor nerve palsy was presented in one patient postoperatively. No cerebrospinal fluid leakage, enophthalmos, or strabismus was observed. The median follow-up time is 27 months (11~41 months). At the 6-month follow-up, the visual acuity remained unchanged compared with that at discharge. Proptosis was resolved in 2 of the 3 patients; diplopia was improved in one patient. In conclusion, endoscopic endonasal intraconal approach could be suitable for selected pathological conditions, and for both medial or beyond medial extraconal and intraconal orbital tumors.
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- Xin Zhang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China.,Research Unit of New Technologies of Micro-Endoscopy Combination in Skull Base Surgery (2018RU008), Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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Afzalzadeh M, Khademi S, Kazemi A, Divanbeigi R. A review of the revisions and complications management procedure in sinus surgery. J Family Med Prim Care 2022; 11:887-895. [PMID: 35495831 PMCID: PMC9051709 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_897_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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One of the most standard and least invasive surgical procedures that could be applied mostly for the treatment of inflammation of the paranasal sinuses is endonasal endoscopic sinus surgery. The main objective of this study is to assess the available strategies for avoiding, diagnosis and also dealing with various kinds of potential complications of sinus disorders as well as the symptoms which specify the need for revision endoscopic sinus surgery mainly for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. Based on the objectives of this study, the studies were categorized within four main groups; sinus disorders, diagnosis, management, and treatment. In this regard, wide research has been done in various scientific databases of PubMed, EMBASE, Europe PMC, HubMed, MEDLINE, Scientific Information Database (SID) and Google Scholar. From a total of 315 founded records, the final number of 91 records were reviewed. The rate of complication associated with endoscopic sinus surgery is not much and the improvement of surgical technology and experience could decrease its side effects. Performing immediate extensive surgery among patients who have inflammatory sinonasal disease could modify long-term consequences. Applying endoscopic sinus surgery could yield the most appropriate positive outcomes. For achieving the most suitable surgical consequences, the surgeon should be adequately qualified in diagnosis and facing with any possible complications during the operation in addition to cases with complex and revision problems.
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Pennington JD, Bleier BS, Freitag SK. Endoscopic endonasal resection of orbital schwannoma assisted with small-incision medial orbitotomy: case series and surgical technique. Orbit 2021; 40:536-542. [PMID: 33045896 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2020.1832123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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PURPOSE To describe a surgical approach for the resection of schwannomas occurring in the medial aspect of the orbit and to review a series of patients who underwent this novel technique. METHODS This retrospective, non-comparative case series presents the surgical technique and outcomes of patients who underwent removal of a medial orbital schwannoma via an endoscopic endonasal approach combined with a small-incision medial orbitotomy by a team of two surgeons (BSB and SKF). Patient demographics, pre- and post-operative clinical examination findings, visual field testing, and radiographic studies were reviewed. Operative reports were reviewed for technical details and complications. RESULTS The patients included a 12 year-old male, 73 year-old female and 8 year-old male. Indications for surgery included: decreased visual acuity, diplopia, proptosis and Humphrey visual field (HVF) deficit, in the presence of a medial orbital biopsy-proven schwannoma. The surgical approach in all three patients was primarily endoscopic endonasal. Additionally, two had transcaruncular orbitotomies and one had a small-incision medial lid crease orbitotomy to assist with lateral tumor dissection. Tumor resection was complete in one case and near-total in two cases. There were no intra-operative surgical complications. Average resected specimen volume was 3.41 cm3 ± 2.20. All patients had post-operative improvement in visual acuity (VA) and proptosis. Post-operative follow-up intervals were 27.5 months, 12.3 months and 3.5 months, respectively. CONCLUSION Resection of orbital schwannomas using an endoscopic endonasal approach with small-incision medial transorbital assistance is a safe and effective option for a multidisciplinary surgical team.
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- Justin D Pennington
- Department of Ophthalmology, Rhode Island Hospital, the Warren Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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Jafari A, von Sneidern M, Lehmann AE, Shen SA, Shishido S, Freitag SK, Bleier BS. Exclusively endoscopic endonasal resection of benign orbital tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2021; 11:924-934. [PMID: 33350602 DOI: 10.1002/alr.22745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Cavernous Hemangioma Exclusively Endonasal Resection (CHEER) classification system was developed to standardize prospective outcome analysis following orbital cavernous hemangioma (OCH) resection. The goal of this study was to retroactively apply the CHEER system to all prior existing reports of endoscopic resection of primary benign orbital tumors (BOTs) to: (1) compare patient presentations, perioperative characteristics, and outcomes between OCH and other BOTs; and (2) determine whether the CHEER categorization regime could be expanded to other BOTs. METHODS A systematic review of studies reporting exclusively endoscopic resections of OCH and other BOTs (eg, solitary fibrous tumor, schwannoma, and meningioma) was performed. Patient, tumor characteristics, and operative outcomes were recorded. All tumors with adequate reporting were retrospectively assigned a CHEER stage. Outcomes were compared using chi-square or Fisher's exact tests. RESULTS Ninety-three studies met inclusion criteria, and sufficient data were available in 36 studies, comprising 105 tumors (n = 87 OCHs; n = 18 other BOTs). Baseline patient and tumor characteristics, as well as intraoperative and short-term postoperative outcomes were not significantly different between OCHs and other BOTs. Long-term outcomes (eg, visual deficits, diplopia, eye position, and recurrence) also did not differ when controlling for CHEER stage. CONCLUSION This review represents the largest collection of outcomes data following exclusively endoscopic endonasal resection of BOTs. Short-term and long-term outcomes appear similar between OCHs and other BOTs. These results suggest that exclusively endoscopic resection of orbital tumors may be effective in a range of benign pathologies. Furthermore, these results support a broader application of the CHEER system to other benign primary orbital tumors.
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- Aria Jafari
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Fung Library, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Historically, surgical access to orbital tumors has required a transcutaneous, transconjunctival or transcranial approach. Resection of orbital tumors is notoriously challenging due to the surrounding dense network of critical structures in a confined bony cavity. Advances in endoscopic endonasal surgery, initially used for sinonasal and skull base conditions, have allowed for expansion of its applications beyond the sinorbital interface. In the past decade, the evolution of techniques has enabled a purely endoscopic, minimally invasive approach to medially located orbital pathology with good outcomes. With experience and multidisciplinary collaboration between orbit and rhinologic surgeons, this has expanded to allow for a safe and effective transnasal approach to nearly all regions of the orbit with or without assistance from the orbital side. This review summarizes the relevant anatomy, variations of surgical approaches, and literature regarding outcomes of the endoscopic endonasal approach to orbital tumors.
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- Edith R Reshef
- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Retrospective Case Analysis of Transnasal Endoscopic Resection of Benign Orbital Apex Tumors: Some Thoughts on Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery. J Ophthalmol 2021; 2021:6691203. [PMID: 33628479 PMCID: PMC7899765 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6691203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To deeply discuss the patient selection, surgical planning, surgical techniques, and the therapeutic challenge for endoscopic transnasal resection of benign orbital apex tumors (OATs). Methods We retrospectively analyzed the cases of 18 patients (18 eyes) with orbital apex cavernous hemangioma (OACH) who underwent endoscopic transnasal approach for resection of the tumor in Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center from March 2016 to May 2020. At each follow-up visit, the patients underwent measurement of their best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), slit-lamp examination, indirect ophthalmoscopy, and visual field testing. Results There were 18 patients, 7 males and 11 females, with a mean age of 49.9 ± 12.6 years (range: 26 to 70 years). All 18 patients had unilateral tumors. Among the 18 cases, 13 were located in the right orbit and 5 were located in the left orbit. Sixteen patients underwent purely endoscopic transnasal surgery, and the other 2 patients underwent an endoscopic transnasal approach combined with a transcutaneous or transconjunctival surgical approach. Fourteen patients' OACHs were removed completely, 1 patient's OACH was partly removed, and 3 patients underwent pure decompression of the optic nerve. Fourteen patients gained improved or stable BCVA after surgery. Three patients showed postoperative vision decline, and 1 patient had no light perception after surgery. Conclusions Endoscopic surgery is an effective surgical technique for the treatment of benign tumors in the orbital apex. It is necessary to strictly select patients and fully evaluate the benefits and risks of tumor completely or partly removed.
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Zoli M, Sollini G, Milanese L, La Corte E, Rustici A, Guaraldi F, Asioli S, Cirillo L, Pasquini E, Mazzatenta D. Endoscopic approaches to orbital lesions: case series and systematic literature review. J Neurosurg 2021; 134:608-620. [PMID: 31899885 DOI: 10.3171/2019.10.jns192138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Surgical treatment of orbital lesions is challenging because complex approaches with a high risk of postoperative sequelae are required. Recently, minimally invasive endoscopic approaches through endonasal (EEA) and transpalpebral (ETP) routes have been proposed. The objective of this study was to assess outcomes of EEA and ETP in the authors' series of patients with orbital lesions. METHODS Data from all patients who underwent operations for an orbital tumor through an endoscopic approach at the authors' institution from 2002 to 2018 were retrospectively collected. All patients underwent preoperative MRI and ophthalmological evaluation, which was repeated 3 months after surgery and then at regular follow-up intervals. A systematic review of the literature was also performed using Medline, Embase, and Web of Science databases. RESULTS The series includes 23 patients (14 males); the mean patient age was 48 ± 23.9 years. Most of the lesions were intraconal (n = 19, 83%). The more frequent histotype was cavernous hemangioma (n = 5, 22%). Exophthalmos was the most common symptom (21 of 23 patients). EEA was performed in 16 cases (70%) and ETP in 7 (30%). The aim of the surgery was achieved in 94% of the cases after an EEA (successful biopsy in 5 of 6 cases and radical resection in all 10 remaining patients), and in 86% after an ETP (successful biopsy in 2 cases and radical tumor resection in 4 of 5 cases). Complications consisted of 3 cases (13%) of transitory diplopia. One recurrence (4%) was observed at follow-up (mean 59 ± 55 months). CONCLUSIONS The EEA and ETP have demonstrated to be safe and effective for tumors located respectively in medial and lateral quadrants, permitting one to approach orbital lesions endoscopically at 360°. Innovative surgical tools, including intraoperative ultrasonography, may be useful to potentially reduce surgical morbidity. Larger series are needed to validate these preliminary suggestions.
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- Matteo Zoli
- 1Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Diseases, Pituitary Unit, and
- 2Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM) and
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- 2Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM) and
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- 1Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Diseases, Pituitary Unit, and
- 2Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM) and
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- 5Department of Neuroradiology, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna)
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- 1Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Diseases, Pituitary Unit, and
- 2Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM) and
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- 4Department of Biomedical and Neuromuscular Sciences, Section of Anatomic Pathology 'M. Malpighi' at Bellaria Hospital, University of Bologna, Italy
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- 5Department of Neuroradiology, IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna)
- 6Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), University of Bologna
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- 1Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Diseases, Pituitary Unit, and
- 2Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM) and
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Locatelli D, Dallan I, Castelnuovo P. Surgery around the Orbit: How to Select an Approach. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2020; 81:409-421. [PMID: 33072481 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Orbital region pathologies may be safely and effectively treated through a various number of approaches. As the concept of "outcome" and minimally invasive surgery keeps gaining popularity in neurosurgery, these approaches-each with specific indications and limitations-together provide the best surgical options.
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- Davide Locatelli
- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, "Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi," University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, "Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi," University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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Melder K, Zwagerman N, Gardner PA, Wang EW. Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Intra- and Extraconal Orbital Pathologies. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2020; 81:442-449. [PMID: 33072484 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Endoscopic endonasal approaches offer an important alternative in the management of posterior inferomedial orbital pathology. Beginning with endoscopic orbital decompressions for Graves' disease, the endonasal corridor for the management of intra- and extraconal pathologies has continued to evolve. Endonasal removal of orbital cavernous hemangiomas is well described in the literature; however, many other benign and malignant pathologies of the medial orbit can be accessed through this approach. Advantages of the endonasal approach include improved visualization and decreased manipulation of orbital contents in the medial and posterior orbit. Additionally, for tumors that extend from the paranasal sinuses into the orbit, this corridor may be ideal for concurrent management. The current literature for this approach will be reviewed including the oncologic results, complications, limitations, and reconstructive needs along with pertinent anatomy. In addition, data from our own institution will be reviewed.
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- Katie Melder
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Xiao J, Ye L, Wang W, Cheng H, Li C, Luo J, Hu X, Zhang Y. Microneurosurgical treatment under the guidance of neuroendoscopy for an intracranial optic nerve Schwannoma: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20747. [PMID: 32569218 PMCID: PMC7310894 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Optic Schwannoma is rarely observed clinically as optic nerve had anatomically impossibility for the location of Schwannoma. However, several reports described the established cases of optic Schwannoma, of which the locations were in orbit or within optic canal. The occurrence of optic Schwannoma intracranially has been not reported. PATIENT CONCERNS A 60-year-old female complained of visual impairment in the right eye and the frequent headache and the dizziness over 2 years with unknown reasons. The result of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a round, well-circumscribed, heterogeneously enhancing signal with cystic change displayed on the right suprasellar cistern. DIAGNOSES Intracranial optic Schwannomas. INTERVENTIONS The patient accepted microneurosurgery assisted by endoscopy. We observed a gray and yellow lesion located near the right anterior clinoid process with a mid-sized cyst. And there was a vague boundary between the tumor and the right optic nerve which was compressed by the tumor. Optic chiasm and left optic nerve were also compressed. Meanwhile, the tumor had also adhesion to the right anterior cerebral artery (ACA). OUTCOMES After the tumor was totally resected, the patient had satisfactory recovery. LESSONS We reported an intracranial optic Schwannoma removal with the lateral supraorbital keyhole approach assisted by neuroendoscopy. Intracranial optic Schwannoma was rarely seen clinically. Neuroendoscopy imaging suggested the close relationship between the tumor and ACA, supporting vasculature-origin hypothesis for the optic Schwannoma.
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- Department of Neurosurgery
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- Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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PURPOSE We describe a novel technique for endonasal endoscopic orbital surgery. Previously described strategies for minimally invasive orbital surgery include mobilization of the medial rectus muscle and cryosurgical retraction of the pathologic lesion. Herein we describe endoscopic trans-septal suture retraction of an orbital cavernous hemangioma to facilitate intra-orbital dissection from an external approach. METHODS A 36-year-old male presented with blurred vision in his left eye for several years, along with several months of progressive left proptosis and decreasing visual acuity. Imaging revealed a 2.5 cm orbital mass consistent with a cavernous hemangioma. The patient underwent a combined transconjunctival and endoscopic approach for resection. RESULTS Following left medial orbital wall and floor decompression, endoscopic trans-septal suture retraction facilitated dissection of the lesion from intraorbital structures. A complete extracapsular resection of the lesion was achieved. The inferomedial orbit was reconstructed with a synthetic implant. CONCLUSION Trans-septal suture retraction is an effective adjunctive technique for endonasal endoscopic orbital tumor surgery. This technique facilitates safe retraction and dissection of soft tissue lesions from critical intraorbital structures.
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- Matthew Kim
- Division of Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital , New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital , New York, NY, USA
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- Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital , New York, NY, USA
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- Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital , New York, NY, USA
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Banks C, Husain Q, Bleier BS. Endoscopic endonasal intraconal orbit surgery. World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 6:100-105. [PMID: 32596654 PMCID: PMC7296506 DOI: 10.1016/j.wjorl.2019.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Endoscopic endonasal orbital surgery is evolving. With increasing knowledge, expertise, and technology, the historical limits of the endonasal endoscopic approach to the orbit have been redefined. This review discusses the clinical presentation and etiology, and highlights the pertinent anatomy, and discusses the diagnostic workup and surgical approach to orbital tumors and post-operative care. The role of the multidisciplinary team is not to be underestimated. The introduction of a classification system to ensure standardization of technical difficulty and outcome data will assist with international collaboration and further consolidate our attainment of knowledge in this developing field.
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- Catherine Banks
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Li L, London NR, Silva S, Prevedello D, Carrau RL. Transnasal prelacrimal approach to the inferior intraconal space: a feasibility study. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2019; 9:1063-1068. [PMID: 31261443 DOI: 10.1002/alr.22368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endonasal access to the inferomedial and inferolateral intraconal space via the orbital floor has not been reported. The primary purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of accessing the inferior intraconal space through the orbital floor via a transnasal prelacrimal approach. Secondarily, it aims to highlight anatomical relationships of neurovascular structures in this space, as a requirement to prevent complications. METHODS Six cadaveric heads (12 sides) were dissected using a transnasal prelacrimal approach. The orbital floor, medial to the infraorbital canal, was removed and the periorbita opened to expose the inferior rectus muscle. The inferomedial and inferolateral intraconal space was accessed alongside the medial and lateral border of inferior rectus muscle, respectively. Various anatomical relationships of adjacent neurovascular structures were recorded, and the distances among the recti muscles and optic nerve were also measured. RESULTS The infraorbital nerve is located at the inferolateral aspect of inferior rectus muscle. In the inferomedial intraconal space, we identified the inferomedial muscular trunk of the ophthalmic artery, optic nerve, and branches of the oculomotor nerve; whereas the inferolateral intraconal space contained the inferolateral muscular trunk of ophthalmic artery, branches of the oculomotor and nasociliary nerve, and abducens nerve. Distances from the medial, inferior, and lateral recti muscles to the optic nerve were (mean ± standard deviation) 4.70 ± 1.18 mm, 5.60 ± 0.93 mm, and 7.98 ± 1.99 mm, respectively. Distances from the inferior rectus muscle to the inferior borders of medial and lateral recti muscles were 4.45 ± 1.23 mm and 8.77 ± 1.80 mm. CONCLUSION It is feasible to access the inferior intraconal space through the orbital floor via a transnasal prelacrimal approach. The access may be subdivided into inferomedial and inferolateral corridors according to the entry point at the medial or lateral border of the inferior rectus muscle. Neurovascular structures in the inferior intraconal space are visualized directly, which should enhance their preservation.
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- Lifeng Li
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The James Cancer Hospital at the Wexner Medical Center of The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The James Cancer Hospital at the Wexner Medical Center of The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.,National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The James Cancer Hospital at the Wexner Medical Center of The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The James Cancer Hospital at the Wexner Medical Center of The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.,Department of Neurological Surgery, The James Cancer Hospital at the Wexner Medical Center of The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The James Cancer Hospital at the Wexner Medical Center of The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.,Department of Neurological Surgery, The James Cancer Hospital at the Wexner Medical Center of The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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Cárdenas Ruiz-Valdepeñas E, Kaen A, González-Martínez E, Gardner PA, Wang EW, Snyderman CH, Fernandez-Miranda JC. Endoscopic endonasal superomedial orbitectomy: How far is safe and possible? Laryngoscope 2019; 130:1151-1157. [PMID: 31206702 DOI: 10.1002/lary.28080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES During the endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) to the anterior cranial base, the lateral boundaries are the lamina papyracea (medial orbital walls) bilaterally but further extension in the coronal plane is possible by performing a superomedial orbitectomy. The aims of this study are to describe the technique of the endoscopic endonasal transethmoidal supraorbital approach to the anterior cranial base and to calculate the extension in the coronal plane added with the superomedial orbitectomy. METHODS Thirty superomedial orbitectomies via EEA were completed in 15 fresh-frozen heads. After finishing the procedure, a bifrontal craniotomy with removal of both frontal lobes was performed in order to measure the width of the supraorbital EEA in the coronal plane. We divided the anterior cranial base into five zones related to distinct anatomical segments: sinusal zone, post-sinusal zone, anterior ethmoidal, inter-ethmoidal zone, and posterior ethmoidal zone. Measurements of each segment of the anterior cranial base were taken. RESULTS In all specimens, it was possible to perform a superomedial orbitectomy without excessive retraction of the orbital contents. The inter-ethmoidal zone is the segment where the lateral extension was widest. The mean total width in this area was 45.4 mm. The superomedial orbitectomy added a mean of 8 mm on each side to the total anterior skull base exposure. CONCLUSION The endoscopic endonasal superomedial orbitectomy added important extension in the coronal plane during an EEA to the anterior cranial base. The inter-ethmoidal zone has shown the greatest lateral extension. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE N/A Laryngoscope, 130:1151-1157, 2020.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A
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Devaraja K, Verma H, Kumar R. Implication of frontal sinus mucocele's location and intrasinus septation. BMJ Case Rep 2019; 12:12/3/e226830. [PMID: 30898953 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Mucocele of paranasal sinuses commonly affects frontal or frontoethmoidal air cells. With the evolution of endoscopic sinus surgery, the endoscopic marsupialisation has become the standard of care for these lesions. However, the external approach still has a role in selected cases of frontal sinus mucocele. The location of the mucocele and its communication with the natural outflow tract of the frontal sinus are some of the critical factors to be considered while choosing the surgical approach. We have discussed the management of three cases of frontal mucoceles having different locations and one of them having intervening septa. We emphasise that the successful management of far laterally located mucoceles and those with laterally situated septation require an external approach in conjunction with endoscopic marsupialisation.
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- K Devaraja
- Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, India
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- Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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El Rassi E, Adappa ND, Battaglia P, Castelnuovo P, Dallan I, Freitag SK, Gardner PA, Lenzi R, Lubbe D, Metson R, Moe KS, Muscatello L, Mustak H, Nogueira JF, Palmer JN, Prepageran N, Ramakirshnan VR, Sacks R, Snyderman CH, Stefko ST, Turri-Zanoni M, Wang EW, Zhou B, Bleier BS. Development of the international orbital Cavernous Hemangioma Exclusively Endonasal Resection (CHEER) staging system. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2019; 9:804-812. [PMID: 30809970 DOI: 10.1002/alr.22316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Revised: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Orbital cavernous hemangiomas (OCH) are the most common adult orbital tumor and represent an ideal index lesion for endonasal orbital tumor surgery. In order to standardize outcomes reporting, an anatomic-based staging system was developed. METHODS An international, multidisciplinary panel of 23 experts in orbital tumor surgery was formed. A modified Delphi method was used to develop the cavernous hemangioma exclusively endonasal resection (CHEER) staging system with a total of 2 rounds being completed. RESULTS Tumors medial to a plane along the long axis of the optic nerve may be considered amenable for an exclusively endonasal resection. In select cases, tumors may extend inferolaterally if the tumor remains below a plane from the contralateral naris through the long axis of the optic nerve (ie, plane of resectability [POR]). This definition reached consensus with 91.3% of panelists in agreement. Five stages were designed based on increasing technical resection difficulty and potential for morbidity. Stages were based on the relationship of the tumor to the extraocular muscles, the inferomedial muscular trunk of the ophthalmic artery (IMT), and orbital foramina. Staging by anatomic location also reached consensus with 87.0% of panelists in agreement. Size was not included in the staging system due to the lack of agreement on the contribution of size to resection difficulty. CONCLUSION Endoscopic orbital tumor surgery is a nascent field with a growing, yet heterogeneous, body of literature. The CHEER staging system is designed to facilitate international, high-quality, standardized studies establishing the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of endonasal resection of OCH.
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- Edward El Rassi
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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- Division of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Center (HNS & FDRc), University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Center (HNS & FDRc), University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Audiology, and Phoniatrics Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale Toscana Nord Ovest-Apuane Hospital, Massa, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA.,Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA.,Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale Toscana Nord Ovest-Apuane Hospital, Massa, Italy
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- Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO.,Discipline of Otolaryngology, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Otolaryngology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Center (HNS & FDRc), University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA.,Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Castelnuovo P, Arosio AD, Volpi L, De Maria F, Ravasio A, Donati S, Azzolini C, Dallan I, Bignami M, Locatelli D. Endoscopic Transnasal Cryo-Assisted Removal of Orbital Cavernous Hemangiomas: Case Report and Technical Hints. World Neurosurg 2019; 126:66-71. [PMID: 30771539 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.01.235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cryoprobe devices are used by ophthalmic and orbital surgeons for extraction of fluid-filled intraorbital lesions. No series has described cryodissection via an exclusively transnasal approach. We describe 2 cases of purely endoscopic transnasal removal of intraconal orbital hemangiomas with the aid of a dedicated cryoprobe. METHODS All transnasal endoscopic intraorbital procedures were collected and analyzed. In cases in which intraorbital dissection was performed with the use of an Optikon Cryo-line probe, clinical features, histology, size and location of the lesion, early and late complications, surgical procedure time, and hospital length of stay were analyzed. Patient follow-up included endoscopic endonasal evaluations performed at 2, 4, and 8 weeks after surgery and ophthalmologic and orthoptic evaluations performed 2 days and 2 months after surgery. RESULTS Two transnasal intraorbital endoscopic procedures with the aid of the dedicated Cryo-line probe were collected. Lesions were located in the intraconal space, medial to the optic nerve. In both patients, the histologic evaluation was compatible with cavernous hemangioma, and complete resection was obtained. Mean hospital stay was 5.5 days. Postoperative ophthalmologic and orthoptic evaluations performed 2 months postoperatively revealed complete resolution of preoperative symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Cryoprobes represent an adjunctive tool in the orbital surgeon's armamentarium useful in the extraction of fluid-filled intraorbital lesions. This preliminary experience suggests that their use can ease the removal of intraconal hemangiomas with an exclusively transnasal approach. The analysis of further cases is necessary to confirm safety and efficacy.
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- Paolo Castelnuovo
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy; Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Centre (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy; Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Centre (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy; Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Centre (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy; Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Centre (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Unit of Opthamology, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Unit of Opthamology, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Unit of Opthamology, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- First ENT Unit, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Emergency Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy; Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Centre (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Centre (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy; Division of Neurological Surgery, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria-Varese, ASST Sette Laghi, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy
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Lemos-Rodriguez AM, Farzal Z, Overton LJ, Rawal RB, Eftekhari K, Sasaki-Adams D, Ewend M, Thorp BD, Ebert CS, Zanation AM. Analysis of anterior and posterior maneuvers to enhance intraconal exposure. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2018; 9:556-561. [PMID: 30576084 DOI: 10.1002/alr.22271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND The medial and inferior recti encompass the ideal surgical corridor to approach the intraconal space endonasally. Here, we describe 3 different maneuvers to achieve greater access to orbital contents through an expanded endonasal approach (EEA). METHODS Four human cadaver heads were dissected bilaterally (n = 8). EEA to the medial intraconal orbit was executed. The following 3 maneuvers were performed: (1) anterior: extraocular muscles control (EOM); (2) posterior: annulus of Zinn (AZ) release; and (3) anterior/posterior combined. Measurements of the inferior and medial rectus corridor at the level of anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) and posterior ethmoidal artery (PEA) and extent of optic nerve and medial rectus visualization was performed before and after each maneuver. RESULTS Medial rectus length (MRL) and optic nerve length (ONL) achieved were 1.72 ± 0.28 cm and 0.85 ± 0.2 cm, respectively. Mean caudal-rostral distances between the rectus muscles at the level of the AEA and PEA were 3.45 ± 0.7 mm and 1.30 ± 0.3 mm, respectively. After EOM control, mean caudal-rostral distances at the same level were as follows: AEA 4.90 ± 1.15 mm (p = 0.009) and PEA 1.70 ± 0.20 mm (p = 0.016). With AZ release, MRL was 2.20 ± 0.7 cm (p = 0.002) and ONL was 1.30 ± 0.2 cm (p = 0.003), with mean rostral-caudal distance at the level of AEA at 4.03 ± 0.8 mm (p = 0.16) and PEA at 1.71 ± 0.36 mm (p = 0.039). Mean caudal-rostral distances achieved with AZ release and EOM control were as follows: AEA 5.6 ± 1.2 mm (p = 0.001) and PEA 2.15 ± 0.4 mm (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Progressive access to the orbital contents is afforded with the 3 delineated maneuvers. The magnitude of access is optimized with the combined maneuver. The actual anterior/posterior location of the target will determine which maneuvers are required.
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- Ana M Lemos-Rodriguez
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.,Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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PURPOSE Transnasal endoscopic orbital surgery in an emerging surgical field. The surgical field has expanded from orbital decompression to excision of tumours from the medial orbit and over the last 20 years. As instrumentation has improved, the nature, location and size of tumours being excised has changed. METHODS This article discusses the salient surgical considerations when approaching an orbital lesion via a transnasal endoscopic route and reviews the literature. RESULTS An endonasal approach offers a potential space surgeons can utilise to access the orbit, possibly providing additional exposure, illumination and magnification to the medial and apical aspects of selected lesions. CONCLUSIONS An endonasal approach may be useful as a sole or adjunctive approach in selected cases of orbital tumour excision.
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Ma J, Huang Z, Zhou B. Transnasal endoscopic resection of pediatric orbital cyst: "How I do it". Am J Rhinol Allergy 2018; 32:71-73. [PMID: 29336295 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2018.32.4491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND An orbital cystic lesion is a common orbital disease and has classically been approached via external incision. The introduction of endoscopic surgery has revolutionized the management of sinus and skull base disorders. Similarly, endoscopic techniques have been increasingly used to access intraorbital lesions with excellent outcomes, especially in pediatric patients. OBJECTIVE We described, in detail, the surgical technique of the endoscopic approach to treat a pediatric orbital cyst. RESULTS The cyst was completely resected, and the patient quickly recovered without any complication. CONCLUSION The transnasal endoscopic surgical approach can be safe and effective for pediatric patients with orbital lesions. Use of this approach is based on the surgeon's experience and progressive instrumentation.
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- Jingying Ma
- From the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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- From the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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- From the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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Montano N, Lauretti L, D'Alessandris QG, Rigante M, Pignotti F, Olivi A, Paludetti G, Pallini R, Fernandez E. Orbital Tumors: Report of 70 Surgically Treated Cases. World Neurosurg 2018; 119:e449-e458. [PMID: 30071324 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.07.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The orbital cavity is an anatomically complex region and an area of interest of many specialists, each of whom is familiar with specific surgical approaches. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed clinical and outcome data of 70 patients who underwent surgery for resection of an orbital tumor with a mean follow-up of 111.9 ± 79.6 months. The clinical outcome was reported and the role of sex, age, histology, tumor location, tumor size, and surgical approach on the extent of tumor removal was assessed. RESULTS Total removal was achieved in 74.3%, subtotal removal in 20%, and partial removal in 5.7% of patients. A fronto-orbital craniotomy was used in 57.1% of cases, frontal approach in 17.1%, fronto-orbit-zygomatic approach in 10%, and endoscopic endonasal approach in 11.4%. Complications included visual acuity decrease (4.3%), cerebrospinal fluid leak (4.3%), nerve palsy (10%; supra-orbital nerve 4.3%; frontal branches of facial nerve 2.9%, third cranial nerve 2.9%), and enophthalmos (1.4%). Lateral orbitotomy, combined fronto-orbital and maxillotomy, and trans-eyelid approaches were used in the remaining cases. The fronto-orbital, frontal, and lateral orbitotomy approaches were associated with greater rates of total resection as compared with the fronto-orbit-zygomatic approach, which was used in difficult cases in which the tumor involved several regions. CONCLUSIONS We recommend, 1) the endoscopic endonasal approach for primary orbital tumors located in the medial or inferior orbital walls without extra-orbital extension; 2) the trans-eyelid approach for tumors of the upper and upper-lateral quadrants extraconally located, and 3) the fronto-orbital approach for intraconally located tumors involving more than one quadrant.
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- Nicola Montano
- Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University, Rome, Italy.
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Morphometric Analysis of the Orbital Process of the Palatine Bone and its Relationship to Endoscopic Orbital Apex Surgery. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2018; 34:254-257. [PMID: 28658180 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000000940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic approaches to the orbit improve the ability to directly access apical lesions while minimizing manipulation of normal structures. Inferomedial orbital access is limited by the orbital process of the palatine bone (OPPB) which prevents dissection and retraction in the inferolateral vector. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine the morphometric characteristics of the OPPB and quantify the benefit of complete resection to surgical access. METHODS Morphometric osteologic measurements of the OPPB were performed in 59 human skulls. A radius subtended by the OPPB was calculated to generate a hemispheric dissection corridor achievable by complete resection of the OPPB. Cadaveric and live surgical dissections were then performed on 15 orbits to develop discreet endoscopic surgical landmarks which could be used to both identify the OPPB and verify complete resection. RESULTS The mean(± SD) radius of the OPPB was 0.47 ± 0.28 cm. Complete OPPB resection provided an additional 0.36 ± 0.42 cm of surgical exposure within the inferomedial apex. Relative to the Caucasian (n = 27) skulls, the radii in the Asian (n = 27) and African (n = 5) skulls were significantly smaller (p < 0.001 and p = 0.02, respectively). CONCLUSION The OPPB significantly limits surgical access to the inferomedial orbital apex during endoscopic approaches. Complete surgical resection of the OPPB improves surgical exposure facilitating retraction of the inferior rectus muscle and circumferential dissection of lesions within this space. Knowledge of the morphology and clinical relevance of this structure provides an opportunity to improve surgical exposure for relevant pathologic assessment and optimize endoscopic surgical outcomes.
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Castelnuovo P, Fiacchini G, Fiorini FR, Dallan I. "Push-Pull Technique" for the Management of a Selected Superomedial Intraorbital Lesion. Surg J (N Y) 2018; 4:e105-e109. [PMID: 29930987 PMCID: PMC6010357 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1661417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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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.
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- Paolo Castelnuovo
- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria-Varese, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy.,Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Center (HNS&FDRC), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria-Varese, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology and Phoniatrics Operative Unit, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Emergency Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- First ENT Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Emergency Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology and Phoniatrics Operative Unit, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Emergency Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.,Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research Center (HNS&FDRC), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria-Varese, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy
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Janakiram TN, Parekh P, Haneefa H, Prasad SK. Endoscopic Three-surgeon Six-handed Transorbital Transnasal Technique for Excision of Juvenile Nasopharygeal Angiofibroma: New Frontier Explored. Asian J Neurosurg 2017; 12:790-793. [PMID: 29114314 PMCID: PMC5652126 DOI: 10.4103/1793-5482.181148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Endoscopic endonasal transorbital approach has been described for the removal of orbital lesions located anteromedially in temporal fossa. The same has been observed to be a versatile approach to the anterior and middle cranial fossa only in laboratory studies. This is the first clinical report of combined transorbital transnasal endoscopic approach to the cavernous sinus, superior orbital fissure, and middle cranial fossa in a case of recurrent nasopharyngeal angiofibroma using the three-surgeon six-handed technique.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Pearl Hospital, Tiruchirapally, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Pearl Hospital, Tiruchirapally, Tamil Nadu, India
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Maxfield AZ, Brook CD, Miyake MM, Bleier BS. Compartmental Endoscopic Surgical Anatomy of the Inferior Intraconal Orbital Space. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2017; 79:189-192. [PMID: 29868326 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1604405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Accepted: 06/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aims to define the endoscopic anatomy of inferior intraconal space, in terms of its neurovascular structures and relationship to fixed anatomic landmarks. Design A cadaveric anatomical study was conducted. Setting This study was conducted at an academic cranial base center. Participants Cadaveric subjects have been investigated. Main Outcome Measures After dissection of the inferior intraconal space, the number and position of ophthalmic artery (OA) and oculomotor nerve (OMN) branches to the inferior rectus muscle (IRM) were quantified relative to the fixed landmark of the posterior maxillary wall. The point where the OMN branch to the inferior oblique muscle (IOM) crossed the lateral IRM margin was quantified. Results A total of 18 OA branches were identified with a mean ± standard deviation of 2.6 ± 0.53 branches. The mean distance of the OA branch insertion from the posterior maxillary wall was 7.11 ± 5.65 mm. The average number of OMN branches to the IRM was 1.63 ± 0.74 with a mean insertion distance of 1.88 ± 1.89 mm. The OMN branch to the IOM crossed the lateral IRM margin 5.38 ± 5.42 mm from the posterior maxillary wall. Conclusions This cadaveric study quantifies the variability of two critical neurovascular structures salient to endoscopic approaches to the inferior intraconal space, the OMN, and OA contributions to the IRM. Knowledge of the interrelationship between these structures is essential in safe technique for dissection.
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- Alice Z Maxfield
- Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Division of Otolaryngology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Otolaryngology, Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas da Santa Casa de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts
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Orbital schwannomas are rare and despite a variety of external surgical approaches previously utilized, removal of tumors located in the deep orbital apex remains challenging. The endoscopic endonasal approach has been used increasingly for various apical tumours, but few describe this technique for orbital schwannomas. The authors describe 2 cases of orbital schwannoma removed via an endoscopic endonasal assisted approach. The first patient was a 31-year-old Cantonese female who was found to have an 11 × 8 × 8 mm right orbital apical schwannoma which was removed using an endoscopic endonasal sphenoethmoidal approach. The second patient was a 78-year-old white male who had a 28 × 17 × 18 mm orbital schwannoma removed via a transcaruncular and endoscopic endonasal-assisted approach. These findings suggest that the use of an endonasal approach may facilitate the safe removal of selected medially located orbital schwannomas whose posterior margins involve the orbital apex.
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Management of penetrating trauma to the paranasal sinuses with retained foreign bodies represents a challenge due to the proximity to vital neurovascular structures. The authors report the successful treatment of a patient with a work-related nail gun injury, carried out by means of a combined endoscopic endonasal external assisted procedure.A transnasal endoscopic approach was planned to minimize inadvertent movements of the nail during surgery and in case necessary to repair the orbit or skull base. No major bleeding or neurovascular complication was observed after surgery and a computed tomography scan was performed after surgery confirming the complete removal of the nail and with no damage of the orbit nor the skull base.
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Lin GC, Freitag SK, Kocharyan A, Yoon MK, Lefebvre DR, Bleier BS. Comparative techniques of medial rectus muscle retraction for endoscopic exposure of the medial intraconal space. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2017; 30:226-9. [PMID: 27216355 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2016.30.4307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The medial rectus muscle (MRM) is the medial boundary to the intraconal space of the orbit, and retraction of the MRM is oftentimes necessary for endoscopic removal of intraconal tumors, e.g., orbital hemangioma. We evaluated each of the reported methods of MRM retraction for endoscopic orbital surgery and quantified the degree of intraconal exposure conferred by each method. METHODS Eight orbits from four cadaver heads were dissected. In each orbit, medial orbital decompression was performed and the MRM was retracted by using four previously described techniques: (1) external MRM retraction at the globe insertion point by using vessel loop (external group), (2) transseptal MRM retraction by using vessel loop (transseptal group), (3) transchoanal retraction of the MRM by using vessel loop (choanal group), and (4) transseptal four-handed technique by using double ball retraction by a second surgeon (transseptal double ball group). The length, height, and area of exposure of the medial intraconal space were quantified and compared. RESULTS The average ± standard deviation (SD) anterior-posterior exposures for the external group, transseptal group, and transseptal double ball group were 17.51 ± 3.39 mm, 16.59 ± 4.16 mm, and 18.0 ± 15.25 mm, respectively. The choanal group provided significantly less exposure (12.39 ± 3.44 mm, p = 0.049) than the other groups. The average ± SD vertical exposures for the transseptal group, choanal group, and transseptal double ball group were 12.53 ± 4.38 mm, 13.05 ± 5.86 mm, and 13.57 ± 3.74 mm, respectively. The external group provided significantly less exposure (4.51 ± 1.56 mm, p = 0.0072) than the other groups. The transseptal and transseptal double ball groups provided the greatest total access by surface area (58.88 ± 26.96 mm(2) and 62.94 ± 34.74 mm(2), respectively) compared with the external and choanal groups (34.82 ± 23.37 mm(2) and 43.10 ± 23.68 mm(2), respectively). Although the transseptal trajectory of MRM retraction was optimal, the difference in total area of exposure between the static vessel loop retraction and the dynamic, four-handed technique with double ball instrument retraction was not significant. Of note, the exposure provided by the choanal technique required the surgeon to work both above and below the muscle. CONCLUSION Retraction of the MRM toward the choanae provided the least length of exposure, and external retraction exposed the least height and total area. Transseptal MRM retraction was most favorable and provided the largest endoscopic corridor to the medial intraconal space. A four-handed approach for endoscopic intraconal surgery of the orbit may offer advantages in dynamic adjustments in retraction.
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- Giant C Lin
- Department of Otology and Laryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Tanaka K, Yano H, Hayashi H, Hirano A. Total resection combined with osteotomy is more effective for orbital solitary fibrous tumor excision: a report of three cases. Int Ophthalmol 2017; 38:345-351. [DOI: 10.1007/s10792-016-0421-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2016] [Accepted: 12/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Roxbury CR, Ishii M, Blitz AM, Reh DD, Gallia GL. Expanded Endonasal Endoscopic Approaches to the Skull Base for the Radiologist. Radiol Clin North Am 2017; 55:1-16. [PMID: 27890179 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2016.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The cranial base is a complex 3-D region that contains critical neurovascular structures. Pathologies affecting this region represent some of the most challenging lesions to manage due to difficulty with access and risk of significant postoperative morbidity. With the development of expanded endonasal endoscopic approaches, skull base surgeons use the nose and paranasal sinuses as a corridor to access selected ventral skull base lesions. This review discusses high-resolution imaging in the evaluation of patients with skull base lesions considered for endonasal endoscopic surgery, summarizes various expanded endonasal endoscopic approaches, and provides examples of commonly used expanded endonasal endoscopic procedures.
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- Christopher R Roxbury
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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Miyamura S, Yamaguchi S, Takeda M, Mitsuhara T, Hosogai M, Sugiyama K, Kurisu K. Pure Intra-optic Canal Schwannoma: Report of Two Cases. Asian J Neurosurg 2017; 12:797-800. [PMID: 29114316 PMCID: PMC5652128 DOI: 10.4103/1793-5482.185071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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We report two cases of “pure intra-optic-canal schwannoma.” The first patient was a 67-year-old female who presented with a visual field defect and visual impairment in the right eye, and the second patient was a 17-year-old female with progressive visual impairment. Both patients underwent tumor resection through frontotemporal craniotomy combined with extradural anterior clinoidectomy and unroofing of the optic canal. The tumors were not attached to the optic nerve (ON) and were located exclusively inside the optic canal. In both cases, the histological diagnosis was schwannoma. Although the origin of pure intra-optic-canal schwannoma is controversial, intra-operative findings suggested that in these cases, the tumors arose from the sympathetic nerve around the ON.
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- Sayuru Miyamura
- Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology and Neuro-oncology Program, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Miyake MM, Bleier BS. Endoscopic Approach to Primary Orbital Tumors. CURRENT OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY REPORTS 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s40136-016-0137-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Classical orbital approaches in skull base surgery have involved large incisions with extensive bone removal resulting in prolonged recovery with associated morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this review is to explore recent advances in skull base surgery that are applicable to the orbital surgeon. RECENT FINDINGS Transnasal endoscopic surgery provides access to the medial 180 degrees of the orbit. Access to the lateral 180 degrees may be obtained using transmaxillary and transcranial techniques. Transorbital approaches and multiport techniques further expand the reach of the skull base surgeon. These minimally invasive techniques are supplanting the classical pterional, frontotemporal, frontotemporal orbitozygomatic, frontal, and subfrontal approaches. SUMMARY The role of the orbital surgeon in skull base surgery is changing. Transnasal and transcranial approaches to orbital disorders using minimally invasive techniques are becoming more common. In addition, transorbital access to the skull base, paranasal sinuses, and anterior and middle cranial fossa is offering new opportunities for the orbital surgeon.
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