A Modified Orbital Implantation Technique in Enucleation

N/ACompletedNCT01207713

Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University45 enrolled

Overview

To assess the functional and cosmetic outcomes of enucleation with rectus end-to-end suturing surgical technique in hydroxyapatite orbital implants

To assess the functional and cosmetic outcomes of enucleation with rectus end-to-end suturing surgical technique between 2005 and 2009. All the patients underwent primary enucleation and implantation of non-wrapped HA implants using a technique that involves drawing the ends of the rectus muscles anteriorly and suturing them into a cross-shape in front of the implant. Main outcome measures included occurrence of pain or discharge, soft tissue problems, implant motility, upper lid position, and patients' satisfaction.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Orbital Implants

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 3 YearsMax age: 73 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: \- Exclusion Criteria: bilateral enucleation severely traumatized orbits, and little or no function of the extraocular muscles adjunctive radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy diabetes vessel inflammation follow-up of less than 6 months

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