Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · Sep 2003
Comparative StudyThe porous polyethylene (Medpor) spherical orbital implant: a retrospective study of 136 cases.
To evaluate complications and risk factors associated with the placement of wrapped and unwrapped porous polyethylene (PP) spherical implants after evisceration, enucleation, or secondary implantation. ⋯ Our series revealed no significant difference in exposure rate between wrapped and unwrapped PP sphere implants, nor was the exposure rate affected by whether an eye was eviscerated or enucleated.
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · Sep 2003
Orbital roof fractures: management of ophthalmic complications.
To review the clinical features and management of patients with orbital roof fractures. ⋯ Orbital and ocular injuries are common in association with orbital roof fractures. A multidisciplinary approach to management is required because facial and cerebral injuries are also common. Most patients can be managed conservatively. The specific ophthalmic indications for surgical intervention are limited, but the outcome in these cases is gratifying.