Clinical observation on the reconstruction of large areas lower eyelid defect with Medpor spacer graft

VernacularTitle:Medpor下睑插片修复中重度下睑缺损的疗效观察
Author: Hai-Yan, LI ; Juan, SHAO ; Bo-Chang, LÜ ; Hua, ZHANG ; Bing-Yu, TIAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Medpor lower eyelid inserts; reconstruction; lower eyelid defect
From: International Eye Science 2014;(8):1537-1539
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: AIM: To observe the effects of porous polyethylene ( Medpor) as a spacer graft in the reconstruction of large areas eyelid defect after the operation of malignant tumors of lower eyelids.
METHODS: Nineteen cases ( 19 eyes ) of malignant tumors of lower eyelid underwent the eyelid reconstruction were selected. Medpor lower eyelid inserts implantation were used to replace tarsal joint sliding conjunctival flap and pedicle flap, and repaired full -thickness lower eyelid defects then underwent eyelid reconstruction.
RESULTS: Appearance of eyelids and functional improvements were satisfactory with no stimulation on the eyeball and no effect on the visual function. Implants is with no absorption, shift, exclusion or infection and no tumor recurrence in all cases during the follow up for 6-36mo.
CONCLUSION: Medpor lower eyelid inserts implantation can instead tarsal plate for the reconstruction of medium to large areas lower eyelid defect, which is easy performing with rare complications. It is an ideal alternatives of tarsal plate.