Endoscopic transnasal cryo-assisted removal of an orbital cavernous hemangioma: a technical note

Minim Invasive Neurosurg. 2011 Feb;54(1):41-3. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1270465. Epub 2011 Apr 20.

Abstract

The cryoprobe device is commonly used by orbital surgeons for the extraction of intraorbital lesions. Cryoprobes provide a safe mechanism to manipulate fluid-filled tumors. Such lesions can present in locations in which intraoperative neurosurgical assistance is essential. The authors describe a technique whereby removal of an orbital hemangioma was facilitated by the aid of an endoscopic, transnasal cryoprobe while standard microsurgical dissection was performed concurrently via a transconjunctival approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Technical Report

MeSH terms

  • Craniotomy / instrumentation
  • Craniotomy / methods*
  • Cryosurgery / instrumentation
  • Cryosurgery / methods*
  • Endoscopy / instrumentation
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Cavity / surgery*
  • Orbit / surgery
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Orbital Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome