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Anton Fürst

Executive Editor

Jörg Auer

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Approach to the orbit

The incision is centered over the fracture and depending on the surgical findings extended beyond the fracture ends.

approach to the orbit

Special attention must be paid to the following nervous structures:

  1. Frontal nerve
  2. Auriculopalpebral nerve

These nerves must be prepared and isolated during the surgical procedure to avoid damage to these structures.

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