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The microsurgical anatomy of the superior orbital fissure (SOF) and the inferior orbital fissure (IOF) is still important for tumors invading the orbit, cavernous sinus, optic canal, or middle fossa. Advances in endoscopic endonasal approaches have expanded their use for lesions at the orbital apex, SOF, and IOF. Thus, we illustrated the osteology of the orbit, the anatomy of SOF and IOF in craniotomy, and endoscopic endonasal surgery using dissected specimens. The anatomy of these areas should be well-understood when performing surgery for these lesions.
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Okano, A., Lieber, S., Hanakita, S. (2023). Superior Orbital Fissure and Inferior Orbital Fissure. In: POON, T.L., MAK, C., YUEN, H.K.L. (eds) Orbital Apex and Periorbital Skull Base Diseases. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2989-4_3
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