Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · May 1999
Case ReportsRepair of orbital floor fractures with hydroxyapatite block scaffolding.
To determine the efficacy of using a scaffold of hydroxyapatite blocks within the maxillary sinus to treat patients with large orbital floor fractures and secondary vertical globe dystopia. ⋯ Hydroxyapatite block scaffolding is a useful alternative to metallic floor implants and autologous bone grafts in the reconstruction of large traumatic orbital floor defects associated with vertical globe dystopia.