title: Evisceration techniques.
abstract: Evisceration is the removal of the intraocular contents of the globe. I favor evisceration with retention of the cornea when at all possible. Surgical techniques for evisceration with and without keratectomy are discussed. A promising new implant material, hydroxyapatite, is described. The outstanding advantage of this material is its transformation into "living tissue." Although extremely rare, evisceration can be associated with postoperative sympathetic ophthalmia in the remaining eye.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents