Correction of hypoplastic orbit after eradiation therapy with the technique of ostectomy and flap transplantation.

Author: Ru-hong ZHANG ¹ ; Xiong-zheng MU ; Ming WEI ; Yi-lin CAO
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1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Child; Humans; Male; Orbit; abnormalities; surgery; Osteotomy; methods; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Skin Transplantation; Surgical Flaps; Treatment Outcome
From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004;20(5):342-344
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo introduce an effective method for reconstruction of hypoplastic orbit caused by eradiation therapy.
METHODSThe orbital reestablishment was carried out by using the orbital ostectomy to enlarge the orbital cavity and a flap transferring for the socket reconstruction and the repair of the concave deformity around the orbit.
RESULTSTwelve treated patients demonstrated the satisfactory improvement.
CONCLUSIONSThe ostectomy combined with the flap transplantation may be available for reconstruction of the hypoplastic orbit.