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Pericranium grafts for exposed orbital implants.
- Source :
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Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery [Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg] 2005 May; Vol. 21 (3), pp. 216-9. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Purpose: To report the use of autologous pericranium grafts to cover exposed orbital implants.<br />Methods: A two-center consecutive case series of exposed orbital implants covered with autologous pericranium grafts. A patch of pericranium was harvested from the parieto-occipital region and was placed over the implant within a pocket between the implant and the Tenon capsule, followed by layered closure of Tenon and conjunctiva.<br />Results: Four patients (2 women, 2 men) with a mean age of 37 years (range, 26 to 45 years) were included in the study. The mean follow-up period was 9.5 months (range, 7 to 12 months). In all cases, there was no recurrence of exposure and no donor site morbidity. A small pyogenic granuloma, arising from the conjunctival suture line, developed in one case.<br />Conclusions: Autologous pericranium is a useful covering material for exposed orbital implants and may be used as an alternative to frontal periosteum.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0740-9303
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15942498
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.iop.0000162505.72581.b7