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Low-Flow Vascular Malformations of the Orbit: Evaluation and Management

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Low flow vascular malformations of the orbit are uncommon, yet vision threatening lesions, that are difficult to manage surgically by virtue of their infiltrative morphology and tendency to recur. With the recent availability of advanced image guidance tools in the angiography suite, sclerotherapy has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment option for these lesions. A multi-disciplinary approach involving oculoplastic surgery, ophthalmology and interventional radiology is recommended for optimal management.

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  1. Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX, USA

    Sheena Pimpalwar M.D.

  2. Angiography Division, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc, Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

    Ponraj Chinnadurai M.B.B.S., MMST

  3. Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA

    Douglas P. Marx M.D.

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Pimpalwar, S., Chinnadurai, P., Marx, D.P. (2016). Low-Flow Vascular Malformations of the Orbit: Evaluation and Management. In: Yen, M. (eds) Vascular Lesions of the Orbit and Face. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29704-0_8

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