Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to highlight the potential of stereolithographic models (SLM) as a tool in orbital surgical planning, and provides four examples of their role in facilitating successful surgery.
Method
Retrospective case series report.
Results
Case 1: SLM facilitated a successful orbital biopsy of a deep orbital mass by allowing several practice trucut biopsies. Case 2: Complex orbital fracture-repair was facilitated by using a SLM to demonstrate post-trauma and previous post-surgical-intervention bony anatomy. Case 3: Replication of accurate orbital anatomy in a case of severe socket contracture facilitated the selection of Branemark-implant placement sites to prevent inadvertent entry into the cranial cavity. Case 4: SLM prevented unnecessary surgical intervention.
Conclusion
SLM are useful tools for pre-operative surgical planning, and have applications in selected complex orbital and oculoplastic cases.
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Beigi, B., McMullan, T.F.W., Gupta, D. et al. Stereolithographic models to guide orbital and oculoplastic surgery. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 248, 551–554 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-009-1265-5
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