Abstract
Program Description:
As otolaryngologists gain experience with endoscopic surgery of the sinuses and skull base, the next natural extension is toward the orbit. The purpose of this miniseminar is to review current and future applications of endoscopic orbital surgery for management of epiphora, thyroid eye disease, orbital trauma, and orbital tumors. We will use a case-based format to discuss rationale, pearls and pitfalls for dacryocystorhinostomy, orbital and optic nerve decompression, orbital fracture repair, and tumor surgery. Both endoscopic and open approaches to these cases will be compared, and surgical decision-making will be addressed.
Educational Objectives:
1) Conduct sound decision-making in the endoscopic and open approaches to DCR and orbital decompression. 2) Examine how endoscopic techniques can be applied to surgery within the orbit. 3) Recognize when endoscopic approaches may be useful adjuncts to traditional open orbital surgery.
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