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. 2009 Oct;2(3):177-84.
doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1098967.

Endoscopic management of orbital and frontal sinus fractures

Oliver Simmons  1 , Paul N Manson
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Endoscopic management of orbital and frontal sinus fractures

Oliver Simmons et al. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. 2009 Oct.
No abstract available

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Photo of 4-mm endoscopes.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Tower setup.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Camera and light cord.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Left orbit mucosal tear with inferiorly displaced medial segment (arrow).
Figure 5
Figure 5
Freeing up the periorbita and outlining the fracture.
Figure 6
Figure 6
Identifying the infraorbital nerve (arrow) with a freer.
Figure 7
Figure 7
Medpor with the screw placed as a handle (arrow). Medpor in place to hold periorbital fat above the floor defect.
Figure 8
Figure 8
Medial wall fractures are essentially an extended ethmoidectomy and placement of a Silastic sheet. This is a view of the septum to the left, inferior turbinate takeoff below, and the middle turbinate to the middle of the screen.
Figure 9
Figure 9
Uncinate to the left upfront, bulla taken down, and the anterior ethmoid exposed.
Figure 10
Figure 10
Medpor plate in place.
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