The reason and management of the sunken upper eyelid after hydroxyapatite platform implantation.
- Author:
Su-yan ZHAO
1
;
Guang-xi ZHAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Durapatite; therapeutic use; Eyelids; abnormalities; surgery; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Postoperative Care; Postoperative Complications; etiology; surgery; Prosthesis Implantation; adverse effects; methods; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004;20(3):174-176
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the reason and the management of the sunken upper eyelid after implanting a hydroxyapatite platform.
METHODSFrom 1998, we developed a method of subperiosteal implantation at the orbital floor to repair the introcession of the upper eyelid after hydroxyapatite platform implantation. 11 cases of the sunken upper eyelid were treated with this method. The implants included Medpor in 2 cases, hydroxyapatite plates in 7 cases and acellular dermal matrix in 2 cases.
RESULTSPostoperatively, all the patients obtained satisfactory results. Follow-up for 1 to 4 years showed no complications of extrusion or infection of the implants. Re-operation was needless in all of them.
CONCLUSIONSubperiosteal implantation to correct the sunken upper eyelid is a safe and effective method.
