Sutureless Extraocular Muscle Biopsy Technique

Kornhauser, Tom; Imtirat, Ahed; Levy, Jaime; Tsumi, Erez

doi:10.5301/ejo.5000933

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“…According to several authors, the main indication of extraocular muscle biopsy is when suspecting tumoral growth near or within a muscle. This procedure is also recommended in cases of chronic inflammation or atypical muscle invasion (especially if the MRI shows structural anomalies without clear etiology) [2,5,6]. However, the biopsy is not an option for patients with an infected orbital area (orbital cellulitis, for instance).…”

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“…In order to avoid mechanical complications, the biopsy must be done parallel to the muscle fibers and must concern the superficial fibers at the level of the orbital surface of the rectus muscles; other macroscopically abnormal tissues must also be taken [4] (Figures 3-4). A new sutureless technique of extraocular muscle biopsy was described using muscle hooks and a malleable retractor [5].…”

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Extraocular Muscle Biopsy: Surgical Technique and Indications

Razzak¹,

Bahaj²,

Safwate³

2022

Cureus

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Extraocular muscle biopsy is a technique used for the histological diagnosis of several orbital diseases; it could bring valuable assistance to the diagnostic process. The purpose of this article is to review the indications, surgical technique, and complications of this biopsy.Extraocular muscle biopsy is frequently used in tumoral pathology, however, in inflammatory diseases, it is only used when facing a poor reaction to the treatment or in case of chronicity. The surgical procedure must be precise and least traumatic, in order to avoid intra-and post-operative complications, but also to preserve the integrity and function of the muscle. This procedure remains non-standardized and not devoid of complications, hence the need for a careful evaluation of the benefit/risk ratio before considering it.

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confidence: 99%