title: Postenucleation orbital implant extrusion.
abstract: A new idea helps to explain postenucleation orbital implant extrusion. Implant extrusion is related to would dehiscence followed by conjunctival epithelial downgrowth. A prospective clinical study with pathological data are used to support this concept. A procedure for repair of this problem is described.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D011446:Prospective Studies