2019•Yanwaishang zhiye yanbing zazhiRequires access
Twenty years review of the hydroxyapatite orbital implant
Dou Song, Yuan You, Li-ya Gao
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Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the long-term efficacy of hydroxyapatite orbital implant after eyeball enucleation.
Methods
The data of 613 eyes of 613 patients which received hydroxyapatite orbital implant from Oct.1996 to Sep.2016 were analyzed retrospectively. The followed-up time was 1-20 years.
Results
There were artificial orbital implant exposure in 8 patients, hydroxyapatite extrusion in 2 cases, conjunctival sac constriction in 31 cases, mild degree ptosis in 18 cases, sunken eye lid in 57 cases, loose lower lid in 43 cases, shallow lower fornix in 33 cases and conjunctival granulation tissue hyperplasia in 19 cases. No secondary infection occurred postoperatively.
Conclusion
The hydroxyapatite orbital implant is an effective treatment, with a low rate, mild complications and satisfactory appearance.
Key words:
Artificial eye pedestal, hydroxyapatite; Implantation, orbit