A Case of Medpor(R) Orbital Implant Infection.
- Author:
Jong Hoon LEE
1
;
Woong Chul CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dermis graft;
Implant exposure;
Medpor(R) infection
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Dermis;
Humans;
Infection Control;
Male;
Orbit*;
Orbital Implants*;
Polyethylene;
Postoperative Complications;
Transplants;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2001;42(5):783-787
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Porous orbital implant Medpor(R) which is made of polyethylene is being widely used currently. Compared with previously used porous orbital implants, it is somewhat preferred due to cheaper and easier usage but reports on its postoperative complications are not sufficient. We report the first case of Medpor(R) infection developed domestically. METHODS: A 20 year-old male patient was admitted with Medpor(R) infection 14 months after Medpor(R) orbital implant insertion. He was treated with antibiotics. RESULTS: Infection was controlled with antibiotics without implant removal. Implant exposure occurred after infection control so dermis graft was done.
