Evolving thoughts on correcting posttraumatic enophthalmos

Posttraumatic enophthalmos, though a difficult problem, is correctable by traditional craniofacial techniques. Based on considerable experience with these wide exposure operations, our surgical strategy has evolved and has been distilled into one of limited exposure via lateral upper blepharoplasty,...

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Published inPlastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 101; no. 4; p. 899
Main Authors Longaker, M T, Kawamoto, Jr, H K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1998
Subjects
Adult
Enophthalmos - etiology
Enophthalmos - surgery
Fractures, Malunited - complications
Fractures, Malunited - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Zygomatic Fractures - complications
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Summary:Posttraumatic enophthalmos, though a difficult problem, is correctable by traditional craniofacial techniques. Based on considerable experience with these wide exposure operations, our surgical strategy has evolved and has been distilled into one of limited exposure via lateral upper blepharoplasty, transconjunctival without canthotomy and intraoral incisions. The advantages of this approach are reduced morbidity and hospital stay, shorter operating time, and avoidance of blood transfusions. However, this technique should be reserved until valuable insight is gained using the more conventional coronal approach.
ISSN:0032-1052
DOI:10.1097/00006534-199804040-00003