Skull base procedures for orbital pathologies

Abstract

There are many approaches for intraorbital tumors. Skull base approaches allow direct visualization of the pathology. So the masses are removed with protecting the important neural and vascular structures without any cosmetic defects. Between 1993-1997, 19 orbital tumors were operated on in University of Ankara, Department of Neurosurgery. Or-bitozygomatic approach was used for tumors located at the orbital apex and deep orbital compartment. Medial orbital approach was used for tumors located medial to the optic nerve but not deep in the apex. In most of the patients, satisfactory cosmetic and functional results were achieved.