Benjamin P. Erickson
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View article: Orbital Subperiosteal Abscess Drainage: Transorbital vs. Endonasal Approach
Orbital Subperiosteal Abscess Drainage: Transorbital vs. Endonasal Approach Open
Background: This study aims to compare the surgical outcomes of transorbital versus endonasal endoscopic approaches for orbital subperiosteal abscess drainage. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted at a single institution of patien…
View article: Endoscopic enucleation and clinicopathologic correlation of a small choroidal melanoma hiding massive extrascleral extension
Endoscopic enucleation and clinicopathologic correlation of a small choroidal melanoma hiding massive extrascleral extension Open
This case describes a small choroidal melanoma hiding massive extrascleral extension, underscoring the value of B-scan ultrasonography. This case also describes the unique management of choroidal melanoma with extrascleral extension using …
View article: Orbital Bony Reconstruction With Presized and Precontoured Porous Polyethylene–Titanium Implants
Orbital Bony Reconstruction With Presized and Precontoured Porous Polyethylene–Titanium Implants Open
Purpose: Complex bony orbital defects are reconstructively challenging due to loss of intraoperative anatomical landmarks and adjacent support. Presized and precontoured porous polyethylene–titanium implants (Medpor Titan 3D Orbital Floor …
View article: Histopathologic Observations of Eyes in Exenterated Orbits After Neoadjuvant Intra-Arterial Cytoreductive Chemotherapy for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Lacrimal Gland
Histopathologic Observations of Eyes in Exenterated Orbits After Neoadjuvant Intra-Arterial Cytoreductive Chemotherapy for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Lacrimal Gland Open
Purpose: To assess whether exenteration specimens obtained after neoadjuvant intra-arterial cytoreductive chemotherapy (IACC) for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland demonstrate significant ocular histopathologic alterations tha…
View article: Periorbital Subcutaneous Perfluoron Is Well Tolerated Following Intravitreal Surgery
Periorbital Subcutaneous Perfluoron Is Well Tolerated Following Intravitreal Surgery Open
Purpose: Perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCLs) are well tolerated in intraocular surgery, but chronic exposure can cause inflammation. PFCL leakage into the orbit without significant sequelae has been reported, but PFCL leakage into the presepta…
View article: Surgical management of jaw-winking synkinesis and ptosis in Marcus Gunn syndrome: a systematic outcomes analysis
Surgical management of jaw-winking synkinesis and ptosis in Marcus Gunn syndrome: a systematic outcomes analysis Open
Aim: Marcus Gunn jaw-winking synkinesis (MGJWS) is characterized by congenital ptosis in conjunction with rapid and involuntary elevation of the affected upper eyelid upon contraction of the ipsilateral external pterygoid muscle. Selecting…
View article: Orbital cholesterol granuloma: A report and discussion of orbital findings
Orbital cholesterol granuloma: A report and discussion of orbital findings Open
PURPOSE: To report a case of orbital cholesterol granuloma and discuss the orbital findings seen in this entity. OBSERVATION: A 38-year-old male presented with an 8-month history of progressive left upper lid ptosis and hypoglobus. Clinica…
View article: The Flip-Back Myocutaneous Advancement Flap for Periocular Reconstruction
The Flip-Back Myocutaneous Advancement Flap for Periocular Reconstruction Open
The flip-back myocutaneous flap offers a novel alternative to skin grafting or more extensive cheek rotational flaps for reconstruction of challenging anterior lamellar defects involving the eyelids and adjacent periocular tissues. Purpose…
View article: Orbital, eyelid, and nasopharyngeal silicone oil granuloma presenting as ptosis & pseudo-xanthelasma
Orbital, eyelid, and nasopharyngeal silicone oil granuloma presenting as ptosis & pseudo-xanthelasma Open
Silicone oil may emulsify with time, with potential egress via a glaucoma filtration device. Clinicians should be alert for eyelid, orbital and sinonasal findings that may indicate occult migration.
View article: Delayed sclerotomy wound dehiscence after lensectomy and vitrectomy in Marfan syndrome
Delayed sclerotomy wound dehiscence after lensectomy and vitrectomy in Marfan syndrome Open
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is associated with abnormal fibrillin development that can cause morbidity and mortality. A case of acute onset hypotony due to sclerotomy wound dehiscence 13 years after 20-gauge pars plana vitrectomy and lensectomy …