Adjunctive transseptal corridor: Technique for endoscopic resection of orbital tumor

Abstract

The transnasal endoscopic approach is increasingly used for resection of tumors that are located inferiorly and medially within the orbit. However, this usually requires multiple-handed manipulations, which demand a second corridor for an assistant. Here, we introduce a simple transseptal corridor from the contra-nare, to facilitate assistant instrument maneuverability. This simple, minimally invasive skill greatly improves operation efficiency and deserves greater attention in endoscopic orbital surgery.

Keywords

• endonasal approach
• orbital cavernous venous malformation
• transseptal corridor