Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Chih-Kang Hsu
People's Republic of China
Case Report
Treatment of Intractable Orbital Implant Exposure with Scleral Melting By Secondary Implant of Dermis Fat Graft-A Case Report
Author(s): Cherng-Ru Hsu, Chih-Kang Hsu, Ming-Cheng Tai and Shang-Yi ChiangCherng-Ru Hsu, Chih-Kang Hsu, Ming-Cheng Tai and Shang-Yi Chiang
A 30 year old female with absolute glaucoma status post-evisceration developed recurrent orbital implant exposure and scleral melting. We successfully treated the large conjunctiva defect by utilizing secondary implant of dermis fat graft for tissue growth and tension-free conjunctiva closure. The patient was satisfied with the postoperative outcome, and no major complications were observed in the following six months. Age and underlying disease may both be associated with dermis fat graft properties. Our case demonstrates that secondary dermis fat implantation is an effective method for treatment of exposed orbital implants and empty sockets after extrusion of an orbital implant.
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DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000638