We managed to fix this post-traumatic meningoencephalocele via TONES. I accessed the superior orbit and roof fracture through the upper eyelid crease incision dissecting in the sub-orbicularis pre-septal plane followed by a periosteal incision on the superior orbital rim. My colleague then repaired the dural tear and CSF leak with a dural substitute. I then repaired the orbital roof fracture with osteomesh- an osteo-integrating mesh implant.
Author Archives: Dr. Raghuraj Hegde
The Hooded Eyelids!
After ruling out any connective tissue disorder which could also cause such a condition, I performed the Lateral Canthoplasty (Reconstructing the lateral canthus) thus restoring the ideal almond shape of the palpebral (eyelid) opening. Not just a new lateral canthus needs to be reconstructed, we also have the make sure the eyelid do not stick back together by using silicone bolsters as tissue spacers.
A Nose to Remember!
Our team consisting of a Neuro-surgeon, Oculoplastic Surgeon (Me) and Maxillofacial Surgeon operated on him for nearly 10 hours to get this young man back to his pre-accident status. The Neurosurgeon fixed his CSF leak after taking a bi-coronal flap approach and we then painstakingly fixed his frontal bone fractures piece by piece using titanium plates and mesh as a framework. I then repaired both his orbits👀 with pre-fabricated combined medial and floor titanium implants using the trans-conjunctival approach to avoid any extra skin incisions. The left anterior nasal buttress had to be fixed with a titanium mini-plate from an oral incision. The flattened nose 👃still had to be fixed which was then suspended from the frontal bone titanium frame while using internal nasal splints and external POP splint to hold the nasal bones in the desired position. This was perfect team work which reflected in the excellent post-operative outcome.
Finding a road to the fistula
It is very rare that oculoplastic surgeons are asked to provide access to interventional neuro-radiologists. This is one such case. We have performed such interventions in 3 cases till date at our hospital with similarly successful outcomes. The important thing to remember as a surgeon while accessing the SOV is that the vein is arterialised due to the CCF and bleeding can be very severe is the vessel wall is damaged.
The Dumbbell on the Eyelid
Epidermal Inclusion Cyst (also known as Epidermoid cyst or Sebaceous cyst) is a benign encapsulated, sub-epidermal nodule filled with keratin material. This is one of the commonest masses seen in the eyelid.
The Twitter-Storm in a Kashaya (Herbal Tea) Cup
People often forget that food is also made up of chemicals- each of which have their own toxicity levels. Enough of the regular garden variety chocolate can kill a mid sized dog by poisoning. Many of these supposedly “immunity boosting” ingredients- Turmeric, Fenugreek (Methi) seeds, chawanprash, basil(Tulsi), Aloe Vera when consumed in large quantities can cause liver and kidney issues in people
Eyebags of Worry- Trans-conjunctival Lower lid Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is the removal and repositioning of the skin, muscle and fat of the upper and/or lower eyelid. In the lower eyelid the incision is made along the skin just beneath the eyelashes or in the moist surface of the eyelid known as conjunctiva. This involves repositioning of prolapsed orbital fat on both sides by draping the fat to the orbital rim area- which gives an aesthetically better appearance. This technique is done with an incision on the inside of the eyelid without a skin incision making the surgery “scarless”.
Blepharoplasty- Eyelid Lift Surgery
Blepharoplasty is the removal and repositioning of the skin, muscle and fat of the upper and/or lower eyelid. In the upper eyelid the incision is made and hidden in the natural lid crease. In the lower eyelid the incision is made along the skin just beneath the eyelashes or in the moist surface of the eyelid known as conjunctiva.
An Eye for an Eye- Customised Ocular Prosthesis
A 48 year old patient had a painfully blind right eye for which he wanted resolution with best aesthetic outcome.
Why branded drugs cost way more than their generic counterparts?
Whether a particular drug is branded or generic, it’s efficacy and safety profile should be the same. Often with the intention to reduce costs of medicines, less ethical means are taken to that end. If drug regulation is poor, unethical businessmen will stop at nothing to increase their profit margins. Our focus should not only be in reducing costs of drugs but more on ensuring that quality and reliable safe drugs reach the end consumers-the patients.
DR. RAGHURAJ HEGDE 