Clinical observation of modified hydroxyapatite implant in scleral shell

VernacularTitle:改良巩膜壳内羟基磷灰石义眼台植入术的临床观察
Author: Qing-Wei, DU ; Li-Lun, WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: evisceration of the eye; hydroxyapatite; artificial globe implantation
From: International Eye Science 2014;(10):1904-1905
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: AIM: To evaluate the clinical effects of modified hydroxyapatite implant in scleral shell.
METHODS: Thirty - four cases were performed eye evisceration, autogenous sclera shell anterior and posterior petaloid shape with posterior sclera fenestration, hydroxyapatite artificial eyeballs were implanted at stage I, and conjunctival wound, orbital activity and other complications were observed after surgery.
RESULTS:The follow-up was 6 ~12mo. There was no patients with implant exposure, sclera dissolution, conjunctival wound dehiscence, conjunctival sac constriction noted. All the patients got good activity of artificial globe, and the active range of side motion of the HA was 10o ~15o. The artificial eyes looked symmetrical, and the eyes socket were full.
CONCLUSION: The modified hydroxyapatite implant in scleral shell can maintain the normal anatomy of the orbital tissue, and also can get full eyes socket and good activity, It was an easy and simple surgery which could obtain satisfactory clinical effect and less complications.