Hydroxyapatite orbital implant drilling procedure:a follow-up study of 68 cases / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the middle and long term effects of the two-stage procedures of drilling for hydroxyapatite orbital implant and inserting a motility peg, and to investigate the pathogenesis and treatment of the various complications during the procedure. Methods This retospective study included 68 patients who had underwent the drilling of the hydroxyapatite and motility peg placement for over 3 years. Mean age at operation was 30.7 years (range from 17～60 years). All patients were placed plastic peg. Information recorded included pre-and post-operative facial appearance, motility of the artificial eye, conjunctival sac discharge and other complications. Results No secondary infection occured in 36～72 months of follow up. All patients felt that there had been an improvement in the motility of their artificial eye. And their cosmetic appearance was acceptable. The most frequent complication encountered was discharge from conjunctiva sac, which occurred in 31 patients. Extrusion of the motility peg was found in 6 patients. 5 patients had exuberant granulation in conjunctiva sac. Conclusion Drilling of the hydroxyapatite implant improves both the appearance and the motility of the artificial eye. Complications are minor and can be easily prevented and treated. The vascularization of HA sphere with good motility should be drilled at relatively larger conjunctival sac in the patients who can cooperate under local anesthesia.