Correction of superior sulcus defects after enucleation

Adv Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990:8:209-13.

Abstract

Anophthalmic patients can develop a deep recess or sulcus in the upper lid, usually associated with enophthalmos. If due to an absence or loss of a socket implant, a secondary one can be implanted. In those cases with a socket implant, one method of treatment is directed at adding a silicone block to the inferior orbit to cause a forward movement of fat to fill out the upper eyelid as well as reducing the enophthalmos. Another approach, particularly if enophthalmos is minimal, is to directly implant a dermis-fat graft into the upper eyelid. The graft is taken from above the iliac crest and the amount implanted should create a slight overcorrection, allowing for some fat absorption.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation
  • Eye Enucleation*
  • Eyelids / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Orbit / surgery
  • Silicone Elastomers

Substances

  • Silicone Elastomers