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Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures
Published on: May 16, 2025
Reconstruction of old orbital wall fractures with mandibular outer cortex
Wei Liu1, Feng Niu, Zhiyong Zhang
1Department of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China.
Background:
This study focused on using the mandibular outer cortex in the reconstruction of old orbital wall fractures.
Methods:
Old orbital wall fractures of 46 patients were reconstructed with the mandibular outer cortex. The surgical results were evaluated by performing clinical follow-up and by measuring the changes in the orbital volume. Donor-site complications were also evaluated.
Results:
All patients had good aesthetic and functional results, with an accurate repair of orbital wall defects and the restoration of orbital volume. There were no obvious major donor-site complications.
Conclusions:
The mandibular outer cortex can be used for the reconstruction of old orbital wall fractures.
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