Open book technique for conjunctival tumors: a surgical approach to the fornix

Técnica de livro aberto: uma abordagem cirúrgica do fórnice para tumores conjuntivais

ABSTRACT

Surgical management of large tumors involving the conjunctival fornix can be challenging, as exposure and clear margins may be difficult to achieve. In this case series, we report our initial experience with the open book technique in 4 patients. Through a canthotomy and cantholysis, this surgical approach provides a wide surgical field and facilitates fornix reconstruction post large tumor excision. In our series, one patient had a lateral canthus dehiscence.

Keywords:
Fornix, brain; Lacrimal apparatus; Conjunctival neoplasm