A simple method for the correction of enophthalmos.
Autogenous rib cartilage grafts are used to correct enophthalmos. The grafts are introduced through two small tunnels into the posterior quadrant of the orbit. The procedure leaves almost no scar and final results are satisfactory.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D005137:Eye, Artificial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D012272:Ribs; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*