[Dermis fat graft. Use of surgical reconstruction of the cavities]

Dermis fat graft is a surgical technique that is nowadays well accepted for the reconstruction of the orbital cavities. The authors report the results and the follow-up of 17 dermis fat grafts carried out at the Reims Hospital between March 1(st), 1987 and December 31(st)1999. They explain the modalities of the technique, its major indications and the possible complications. At Reims, the dermis fat graft is mainly done to resolve intraorbital implant extrusions.