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Magnetic orbital implants.

A D Atkins, M J Roper-Hall

    The British Journal of Ophthalmology
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    The Roper-Hall magnetic implant, used after eye enucleation, showed a low extrusion rate of 1.5% in a study of 66 patients. This finding supports its effectiveness in ocular prosthesis retention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Biomaterials Science

    Background:

    • Enucleation is a surgical procedure to remove the eyeball.
    • Ocular implants are used to maintain orbital volume and support prosthesis after enucleation.
    • The Roper-Hall magnetic implant is a specific type of ocular implant.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the extrusion rate of the Roper-Hall magnetic implant.
    • To assess the long-term performance of this implant in patients undergoing enucleation.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of 66 consecutive cases.
    • Patients underwent enucleation with Roper-Hall magnetic implant insertion at Birmingham and Midland Eye Hospital.
    • Follow-up data was collected to identify implant extrusions.

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    Main Results:

    • All 66 patient records were available for analysis.
    • An overall extrusion rate of 1.5% was observed.
    • This indicates a high rate of implant retention.

    Conclusions:

    • The Roper-Hall magnetic implant demonstrates a low extrusion rate.
    • The implant is a reliable option for maintaining orbital volume post-enucleation.
    • Further studies could explore patient-reported outcomes and cosmetic satisfaction.