title: Repair of orbital floor fractures with Marlex mesh.
abstract: The best method for reconstructing the acutely fractured orbital floor is controversial. In this review, the outcome of 81 patients with an operatively confirmed pure orbital blow-out fracture is evaluated with respect to postoperative enophthalmos, diplopia, infection, and extrusion. A Marlex mesh implant was used to repair 58 of the fractures, with minimal resultant complications. We believe that Marlex mesh is an ideal implant for use in repairing the early blow-out fracture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich 48201.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Scapini
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Mathog
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009915:Orbit / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D013526:Surgical Mesh
chemical_list: C016674:Plastipore; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes