Secondary reconstruction of a mobile eye socket 30 years after enucleation of the eyeball for retinoblastoma: A case report

T. Okumoto, G. Koike, Y. Yoshimura

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Abstract

A mobile eye socket is generally reconstructed by inserting an implant into the scleral pocket immediately after bulbar exenteration, or by attaching the extra-ocular muscles to the implanted artificial eyeball immediately after enucleation. However, exposure of the implanted material and other problems can occur. We achieved satisfactory reconstruction of a mobile eye socket by using an autogenous cartilage graft and a pericranial flap in a patient with long-standing anophthalmia due to enucleation. This case is presented with a review of the relevant literature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)399-402
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Volume67
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 03-2014

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery

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