Considerations in Orbital Exenteration

Authors

Mofiyinfolu Sokoya
Jason E. Cohn, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Scott Kohlert
Thomas Lee
Sameep Kadkia
Yadranko Ducic

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2019

Abstract

Orbital exenteration (OE) is a radical operation associated with significant psychosocial disability and functional impairment. Indications for OE include primary tumors of the eye, oral cavity, paranasal sinuses, skin, and brain. Careful consideration regarding the likelihood of local control and cure is needed before proceeding with this operation. Multidisciplinary work-up should be performed before proceeding with surgery. The method of reconstruction after OE should be tailored to the defect and the postoperative needs of the patient. Appropriate follow-up and rehabilitation should be arranged for the patient.

Comments

This article was published in Seminars in Plastic Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 2.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1685209.

Copyright © 2019 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Recommended Citation

Sokoya, Mofiyinfolu; Cohn, Jason E.; Kohlert, Scott; Lee, Thomas; Kadkia, Sameep; and Ducic, Yadranko, "Considerations in Orbital Exenteration" (2019). Otolaryngology (ENT) Resident Research. 33.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/ent_residents/33