[Secondary reconstruction of anophthalmic orbits by intraorbital biomaterial implantation]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 1999 Mar;22(2):269-73.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Poor cosmetic symptoms related to enucleation or evisceration, lead to the post enucleation socket syndrome. A surgical technique is described, with implantation of hydroxyapatite tricalcium phosphate ceramic blocks in the intraorbital fat.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Durapatite*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Eye Enucleation*
  • Eye, Artificial*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyapatites*
  • Orbit / surgery*
  • Prostheses and Implants*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Hydroxyapatites
  • Durapatite