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Postenucleation orbital implant extrusion

R Dryden, J Leibsohn

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |November 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Postenucleation orbital implant extrusion may be caused by wound dehiscence and conjunctival epithelial downgrowth. This study introduces a new explanation and a repair procedure for this complication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Postenucleation orbital implant extrusion is a known complication.
    • The exact etiology remains incompletely understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel explanation for postenucleation orbital implant extrusion.
    • To describe a surgical technique for managing this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective clinical study was conducted.
    • Pathological data were analyzed to support the proposed mechanism.

    Main Results:

    • A correlation between wound dehiscence and conjunctival epithelial downgrowth was observed.
    • This sequence is proposed as the primary cause of implant extrusion.

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    Conclusions:

    • Wound dehiscence followed by conjunctival epithelial downgrowth provides a new framework for understanding implant extrusion.
    • A specific surgical repair procedure is presented for this complication.