Medpor(R) SST(TM) Enucleation Implant
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 773-779, 2003.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-63835
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Medpor(R) SST(TM). The implant is composed of porous polyethylene with a smooth anterior surface with pre-drilled suture tunnels (SST) for attachment of extraocular muscles.METHODS:
METHODS:
Eight patients undergoing enucleation surgery received the unwrapped Medpor(R) SST(TM) orbital implant between August 2001 and December 2001. For each patient, data was acquired regarding complications, socket appearance and motility.RESULTS:
Patients have been followed for 11 to 15 months. Socket healing was uneventful with no evidence of implant extrusion or migration. The socket motilities were better than grade 3 in all cases. The motilities of the prosthesis were grade 2 without peg insertion.CONCLUSIONS:
The Medpor(R) SST(TM) orbital implant appears to be safe and to offer advantages over conventional implants.
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Main subject:
Prostheses and Implants
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Sutures
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Orbital Implants
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Polyethylene
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Muscles
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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