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Reconstruction of traumatic orbital floor defects using irradiated cartilage homografts.
- Source :
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Annals of plastic surgery [Ann Plast Surg] 1994 Jul; Vol. 33 (1), pp. 32-7. - Publication Year :
- 1994
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Abstract
- The important role of orbital shape and volume reconstruction has been studied by many investigators. There is, however, no consensus on the material that should be used in the reconstruction of the orbit. Both biologic and alloplastic materials have been used, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Here we report our experience with irradiated costal cartilage homograft in the reconstruction of the orbital floor. Irradiated cartilage grafts were used in 31 patients with significant traumatic defects in the orbital floor. Long-term follow-up in 21 patients up to 48 months revealed no incidence of graft infections, extrusions, or clinically detectable graft distortion or resorption. Irradiated cartilage homograft appears to be an excellent material for reconstruction of the orbital floor.
- Subjects :
- Accidents, Traffic
Adult
Cartilage radiation effects
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Orbital Fractures epidemiology
Orbital Fractures etiology
Time Factors
Wounds, Gunshot complications
Zygomatic Fractures epidemiology
Zygomatic Fractures etiology
Cartilage transplantation
Orbit surgery
Orbital Fractures surgery
Zygomatic Fractures surgery
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0148-7043
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Annals of plastic surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 7944194
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00000637-199407000-00007