A Modified Evisceration Technique with Scleral Quadrisection and Porous Polyethylene Implantation

作者:Huang, Danping*; Yu, Yangyang; Lu, Rong; Yang, Huasheng; Cai, Jianhao
来源:American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2009, 147(5): 924-928.
DOI:10.1016/j.ajo.2008.11.022

摘要

PURPOSE: To propose and evaluate a modified evisceration technique that aiming to minimize the extrusion or exposure and improve motility of the implant. DESIGN: Interventional prospective study. METHODS: There were 154 patients referred to our clinic from March 1, 2003 to March 1, 2007. All the patients underwent the primary evisceration and implantation of a porous polyethylene implant using the modified technique, which included quadrisecting the sclera, suturing the implant with each rectus muscle through the scleral petal, and then covering the implant with 2 layers of the sclera. Main outcome measures were complications such as conjunctival dehiscence, implant extrusion, implant exposure, significant enophthalmos, superior sulcus deformity or orbital cellulitis, and cosmetic outcome. RESULTS: All patients received porous polyethylene implants with 18 nun or larger sphere. In a mean 3.5 years follow-up period (range, 1 to 5 years), there was no case of conjunctival dehiscence, implant extrusion, implant exposure, significant enophthalmos, superior sulcus deformity, or orbital cellulitis. The cosmetic appearance and implant mobility were satisfactory. CONCLUSIONS: This technique appears to be an excellent modification for anophthalmic socket reconstruction. (Am J Ophthalmol 2009;147:924-928.