Reconstruction of orbital exenteration

Author: Barraco P.

Source: Operative Techniques in Oculoplastic, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery, Volume 4, Number 1, March 2001 , pp. 56-58(3)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Abstract:

After spontaneous healing over a period of several months, an osteo-ingrated system in the orbital rim is used for reconstruction after exenteration of the orbit. A prosthesis which gives a good cosmetic result can then be used. In the case of eyelid preservation, it is possible to build a mucous socket in front of the filling using temporal muscle. The galea flap is less exposed to retraction than mucous grafts. In cases requiring a palliative procedure, transposition of the temporalis muscle covered with a skin graft is the technique of choice. Enlarged exenteration to the face requires the connection of free flaps to vascular pedicles of the face.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1076/otoo.4.1.56.8495

Publication date: 2001-03-01