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Multi-Scale Modification of Metallic Implants With Pore Gradients, Polyelectrolytes and Their Indirect Monitoring In vivo
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[Tolerance of porous polyethylene orbital implants in children]

I Benatiya Andaloussi1, S Bhallil, M Abdellaoui

  • 1Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHU Hassan II, Fès, Maroc. cherdoc@hotmail.com

Bulletin De La Societe Belge D'Ophtalmologie
|May 4, 2012
PubMed

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Porous polyethylene implants are effective for orbital reconstruction in children under 15. Implant exposure occurred in two cases, but overall, this method is appropriate with careful surgical technique.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Biomaterials

Context:

  • Orbital reconstruction after enucleation is crucial for pediatric patients.
  • Porous polyethylene implants offer a solution for orbital cavity restoration.
  • Understanding complication rates is vital for optimizing pediatric orbital implant use.

Purpose:

  • To determine the incidence of orbital complications following porous polyethylene implant insertion in children under 15.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of porous polyethylene implants in pediatric anophthalmic cavity reconstruction.

Summary:

  • A series of 21 pediatric patients (under 15 years) received porous polyethylene implants for orbital reconstruction post-enucleation.
  • Over a mean follow-up of 23 months, two cases of implant extrusion were noted, primarily in retinoblastoma patients.
  • No instances of orbital cellulitis or anophthalmic syndrome were reported, indicating a generally favorable safety profile.

Impact:

  • Porous polyethylene implants are a suitable option for pediatric orbital reconstruction, with exposure being the main complication.
  • Highlights the importance of meticulous surgical technique to minimize risks associated with orbital implants in children.
  • Provides valuable data for ophthalmologists and surgeons managing pediatric enucleation and orbital reconstruction.
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