[Efficacy of endoscopic transcaruncular approach to reconstruct isolated medial orbital fracture].

OBJECTIVE

To study the efficacy of endoscopic transcaruncular approach in the repair of isolated medial orbital fracture.

METHODS

It was a retrospective case series study.Retrospective chart was reviewed in 21 patients (21 eyes) receiving endoscopic transcaruncular approach to reconstruct isolated medial orbital fracture at Quzhou People's Hospital from May 2011 to May 2012.

RESULTS

of visual acuity, diplopia, protrusion degree of both eyes and the movement of eye balls was recorded for analysis.

RESULTS

All patients were followed up for 8-20 months. There was no extrusion, rejection, infection or other complications of Medpor surgical implant during follow-up. There was no instance of decreased visual acuity at post-operation. The post-operative protrusion degree of both eyes was almost identical at less than 2 mm. The movement of eye balls was satisfactory in all directions. Diplopia disappeared in 13 cases, 1 case improved.

CONCLUSION

Endoscopic transcaruncular approach is a safe and effective treatment in the repair of isolated medial orbital fracture.