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J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2020; 81(04): 409-421
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713893
Surgical Approaches to the Orbit
Review Article

Surgery around the Orbit: How to Select an Approach

Davide Locatelli
1   Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, “Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi,” University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
,
Iacopo Dallan
2   Department of Otorhinolaryngology Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria, Pisa, Italy
,
Paolo Castelnuovo
3   Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, “Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi,” University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

orbital surgery - assisted endoscopic surgery - endoscopy - orbital tumors - superior eyelid approach - inferior eyelid approach - endonasal orbital approach


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