Hydroxyapatite orbital implant covered with fascia lata in post-enucleation eye reconstruction

Autor: M. Governa, D. Barisoni, A. Dall’Antonia, C. Brunelli, G. Marchini
Rok vydání: 2003
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Zdroj: European Journal of Plastic Surgery. 26:331-334
ISSN: 1435-0130
0930-343X
Popis: The loss of an eye is a highly traumatic event, with severe psychological and physical implications. From November 1996 to June 2002, 32 patients underwent eye enucleation and placement of a hydroxyapatite orbital implant wrapped in autologous fascia lata; this was then fixed to the four rectus muscles. Motility was noted in all reconstructed sockets, without implant related complications. The immediate post-operative period was uncomplicated and all patients were discharged within 48 to 72 h after surgery. The orbital implant remained well positioned without dehiscence and motility was satisfactory. The follow-up ranged from 8 months to more than 5 years.
Databáze: OpenAIRE