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An Innovative Modified Orbital Implant in Enucleated Eyes for Postoperative Functionality and Cosmesis

A Dokania, Y Rizvi, Surabhi Sinha

Citation Information : Dokania A, Rizvi Y, Sinha S. An Innovative Modified Orbital Implant in Enucleated Eyes for Postoperative Functionality and Cosmesis. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2017; 2 (1):47-50.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10050-10074

Published Online: 01-12-2012

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2017; The Author(s).


Abstract

Purpose

To highlight monofilament polypropylene surgical mesh commonly used for herniorrhaphy as an alternative implant wrapping for achieving augmented implant volume and enabling easier extraocular muscle attachment in postenucleation reconstruction of artificial eye.

Materials and methods

Following enucleation of a nonfunctional eye in a patient who met with a road traffic accident, a 14 mm hydroxyapatite ball was used to replace the globe. The ball was wrapped with a monofilament polypropylene surgical mesh used in herniorrhaphy and sutured. The patient achieved a satisfactory cosmesis and movements of the implant for different gazes. No ocular discomfort or implant extrusion was reported following 6 months of follow-up.

Conclusion

Monofilament polypropylene mesh can be used safely as an orbital implant wrapping, economizing the implant cost.

How to cite this article

Sinha S, Rizvi Y, Dokania A. An Innovative Modified Orbital Implant in Enucleated Eyes for Postoperative Functionality and Cosmesis. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2017;2(1):47-50.

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