[Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive for management of exposed hydroxyapatite orbital implant]

ABSTRACT

To present our experience with cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive in eyes with exposed hydroxyapatite orbital implants. Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive was used in 3 patients with hydroxyapatite orbital implant exposure defects. Cyanoacrylate glue was applied on the defective area of 3 patients presenting with small exposure [<4mm]. The patients were followed for 33 months [range 20-58 months], no complication developed and the defect size was stable. In one patient after 12 months, the glue was removed and a mucous membrane graft was performed without any complications over a 9 month period. Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive application is safe and easy to use; it can be used for treatment of exposed hydroxyapatite orbital implant in selected cases