- Crosses disciplines to create a combined Maxillofacial Surgery and Ophthalmology approach
- Supports students and practitioners as an extensive reference tool on the anatomy of the orbit
- Enables readers to gain an overview of radiological findings and pointers
- This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access
This Textbook sheds new light on pathology in and around the orbit, which is typically an area where many medical disciplines overlap.
Each physician brings a specific expertise, but the goal should be that the end result of all this input is much more than the sum of the parts. Collaboration, insight and overall knowledge of all parties involved are essential to achieve an optimal patient outcome.
Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons have traditionally focused on the bony parts of the orbit, but usually have limited knowledge of the intricacies of binocular single vision, and for the Ophthalmologist it may be the other way around. In the past, scientific articles were often written from a single point of view, resulting in tunnel vision for the physician. The multidisciplinary approach to the orbit leads to an improvement in treatment that should not be underestimated and from which the patient benefits immensely.
But especially for the physician and the trainees, a multidisciplinary consultation is a real goldmine in which a lot can be gained. Not every medical problem needs to be tackled in a multidisciplinary framework, but problems around the eye socket often do.
At Amphia Hospital in Breda, the Netherlands, more than fifteen years ago, a collaboration between Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Endocrinologists, Radiologists and Ophthalmologists was initiated, which has proven to be very fruitful. The main focus was on Graves' Orbitopathy and orbital fractures, but problems associated with these conditions were also frequently encountered.
For those who want to follow this example, or for those who are interested in both orbital surgery, anatomy or ophthalmological orbital issues, this book could prove to be complementary.
Table of ContentsIntroduction- The Orbit: Introduction to “CrossRoads”. Multidisciplinary Versus Solo Approach in Complex Cases
Anatomical Aspects of the Orbit- Anatomy of the Orbit: Overall Skeletal and Topographical Configuration
- Anatomy of the Orbit: Overall Aspects of the Peri- and Intra Orbital Soft Tissues
- Imaging of the Orbit: “Current Concepts”
Functional Aspect of the GlobePositional Aspects of the Globe- Ex- and Enophthalmos: General Aspects
- Ex- and Enophthalmos: Case Reports
Trauma of the Orbit- Diagnosis and Clinical Presentation, Workup and Decision-Making of Orbital Fractures
- Surgical Treatment of Solitary Orbital Wall Fractures
- Orbital Roof Fractures
- Orbital Fractures in the Pediatric Population
- Emergency Within the Orbit
Graves’ Disease- Graves’ Disease: Introduction
- Diagnosis of Graves’ Orbitopathy
- Etiology and Pathogenesis of Graves’ Orbitopathy
- Medical Management of Graves’ Orbitopathy
- Surgical Treatment of Graves’ Orbitopathy
Infection of the Orbit- Orbital Cellulitis
- Orbital Cellulitis as a Result of Spread of Odontogenic Infection
- Periocular Necrotizing Fasciitis
Orbital Soft Tissue Surgery- Applied Surgery of the Eyelids
