The Mirroring Technique: A Navigation-Based Method for Reconstructing a Symmetrical Orbit and Cranial Vault

作者：Bruneau Michael^*; Schoovaerts Frederic; Kamouni Rachid; Dache Stephanie; De Witte Olivier; de Fontaine Serge

来源：Neurosurgery, 2013, 73: 24-28.

DOI：10.1227/NEU.0b013e318282a4e3

• Cranial vault
• Fibrous dysplasia
• Meningioma
• Navigation
• Orbit
• Reconstruction
• Tumor

BACKGROUND: The reconstruction of orbital structures and the cranial vault curvature can be challenging after trauma or wide resections for tumors. Sophisticated methods have been developed recently, but these are resource- and time-consuming.
OBJECTIVE: We report the mirroring technique, which is an effective and costless application for navigation-guided reconstruction procedures.
METHODS: At the time of the reconstruction, high-resolution images are reloaded while forcing a left-right axial flip. The pointer subsequently enables a virtual 3-dimensional projection of the position of the contralateral normal anatomy.
RESULTS: This method was applied successfully in 2 cases of en plaque sphenoid wing meningiomas with secondary exophthalmia.
CONCLUSION: The mirroring technique represents an accurate method of outlining the contralateral normal anatomy onto the pathological side based on navigation guidance.

• 出版日期2013-9