Clinical effects of the implantation of hydroxyapatite orbit after scleral flap
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2009.04.010
- VernacularTitle:羟基磷灰石义眼台巩膜瓣后置人术美容效果分析
- Author:
Jixin CAO
;
Fengying TANG
;
Wenjing LIU
;
Cailing BIAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hydroxyapatite orbit;
Scleral flap;
Eye enucleation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2009;15(4):242-243
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the clinical outcomes on implantation of hydroxyapatite orbit after scleral flap especially in the cosmetic results. Methods Implant hydroxyapatite orbital after scleral flap for the treatment of all kinds of patients who should be enucleated, including 14 cases of eyeball atrophy, 5 cases of sclerocorneal staphyloma, 3 cases of absolute glaucoma, 3 cases of neovaseular glaucoma and 7 cases of eyeball rupture. Results We observed that the orbit was full and the orbital movement was smooth in all cases. After 3 to 12 months follow-up we found that no hydroxyapatite exposed or moved. Conclusion Good cosmetic results can be achieved by the implantation of hydroxyapatite orbit after scleral flap.
