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Evisceration techniques.

S G Pratt1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego.

Advances in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
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Evisceration, the removal of eye contents, is detailed, favoring cornea retention. Hydroxyapatite implants offer a unique "living tissue" advantage, though rare sympathetic ophthalmia is a risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Evisceration involves removing intraocular contents.
  • Corneal retention during evisceration is often preferred.
  • Ophthalmic implants are crucial for post-surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss surgical techniques for evisceration.
  • To highlight the benefits of hydroxyapatite implants.
  • To inform about potential complications of evisceration.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surgical techniques for evisceration with and without keratectomy.
  • Description of hydroxyapatite as a novel implant material.
  • Discussion of the biological integration of hydroxyapatite implants.

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Main Results:

  • Evisceration techniques, with or without corneal removal, are presented.
  • Hydroxyapatite demonstrates transformation into "living tissue."
  • Sympathetic ophthalmia is an extremely rare but possible complication.

Conclusions:

  • Evisceration with corneal retention is a favored technique.
  • Hydroxyapatite offers significant advantages as an intraocular implant.
  • Awareness of rare complications like sympathetic ophthalmia is essential.