Orbital Hypertelorism Correction With Inverted-U Osteotomy: Indications and Advantages.

Abstract

ABSTRACT:

This study aimed to explore the clinical effects of inverted-U osteotomy in correcting orbital hypertelorism and to further explore its indications and advantages; 4 patients with orbital hypertelorism and premature closure of unilateral coronal suture underwent inverted-U osteotomy. The interorbital distance was measured using three-dimensional digital technology pre- and postoperatively. Virtual preoperative planning and three-dimensional cutting guide were used to minimize surgical risk and increase the precision of periorbital osteotomy. The procedure was successfully performed on 4 patients; the average orbital medial wall distance was reduced from 34.9 mm to 23.1 mm. Inverted-U osteotomy is a modified surgical method especially applicable to orbital hypertelorism with premature closure of unilateral coronal suture. Advantages include less surgical trauma, a shorter operative time, and better correction results.

• Authors: Qinghua Huang, Bin Yang, Binghang Li, Hengyuan Ma
• Journal: The Journal of craniofacial surgery (J Craniofac Surg) 2021 Jan-Feb 01 Vol. 32 Issue 1 Pg. 317-319 ISSN: 1536-3732 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 33156167 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2020 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

Topics

• Face
• Humans
• Hypertelorism (surgery)
• Operative Time
• Orbit (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Osteotomy