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Periocular autografts in socket reconstruction

H A Beaver1, J R Patrinely, J B Holds

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

Ophthalmology
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Periocular autografts offer a novel solution for anophthalmic socket reconstruction, avoiding donor site morbidity. These readily available autografts demonstrate excellent success in improving patient outcomes and implant integration.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Current orbital implant reconstruction often relies on allografts or autografts from distant sites.
  • Allografts present risks including inflammation, antigenicity, and variable resorption.
  • Autografts from remote sites involve additional surgical procedures and potential complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of periocular autografts for orbital implant reinforcement in anophthalmic socket reconstruction.
  • To present an alternative to allografts and remote autografts using local tissue sources.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized periocular autografts in 24 patients for primary and secondary socket reconstructions over two years.
  • Employed autogenous corneoscleral buttons, scleral grafts, implant capsules, and periosteal grafts.

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  • Covered biointegrated implants, reinforced secondary implants, and managed exposed implants.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved excellent success in 24 patients over a 2-year period.
    • Postoperative motility was good to excellent in 21 patients.
    • Minor complications included pyogenic granuloma, conjunctival inclusion cyst, and graft exposure.

    Conclusions:

    • Periocular autografts are a viable and effective alternative for anophthalmic socket reconstruction.
    • These techniques minimize donor site morbidity associated with remote autografts.
    • Local tissue grafts provide a readily available and successful option for orbital implant coverage.