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ArticleInnovative surgical sciences2026

Comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment of an orbital lymphatic-venous malformation: a case report.

Céline Tourbier, Bilal Msallem, Martin Thanh-Long Takes, Florian M Thieringer, Lukas B Seifert

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Article in Innovative surgical sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Céline TourbierClinic of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2809-4067
Bilal MsallemDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Medical Additive Manufacturing Research Group (Swiss MAM), University of Basel, Allschwil, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0885-1195
Martin Thanh-Long TakesMedizinisch Radiologisches Institut Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1933-5131
Florian M ThieringerClinic of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3035-9308
Lukas B SeifertClinic of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0069-9961

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Abstract

Objectives: Orbital lymphatic-venous malformations (LVMs) are rare congenital anomalies that can cause significant functional and aesthetic impairments. Case presentation: This case report details the comprehensive treatment of a 47-year-old male with a longstanding orbital combined slow-flow vascular malformation. Diagnostic evaluation included magnetic resonance imaging and a sonographically guided core needle biopsy, which confirmed a benign lymphatic-venous malformation. The treatment started with minimally invasive sclerotherapy to reduce lesion size, followed by surgical debulking to alleviate proptosis and mechanical restrictions. Finally, reconstructive surgery addressed residual eyelid deformities, including ectropion and ptosis. Post-treatment outcomes demonstrated stable visual function, improved eyelid position, and a significant enhancement in the patient's aesthetic appearance and quality of life. Conclusions: The staged, multimodal approach underscores the importance of individualized treatment planning and interdisciplinary collaboration. This case highlights the potential for excellent functional and aesthetic outcomes in the management of complex orbital LVMs when nonsurgical and surgical techniques are strategically combined.

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case reportseyelid diseaseslymphatic abnormalitiesorbital diseasesplastic surgery proceduressclerotherapy

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