title: Reconstruction of the orbital floor with lyophilized tensor fascia lata.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This article describes the results of using lyophilized tensor fascia lata for the repair of orbital floor defects.
  
  
  METHODS
  During a 2-year period, orbital floor reconstruction was performed in 12 patients using lyophilized tensor fascia lata. A Foley catheter was placed into maxillary sinus and left in place for 10 days to provide temporary support for the fascia.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Patients were followed for 12 months to 2 years. No cases of infection, exposure, extrusion, or graft removal were encountered, and enophthalmus, symmetry changes, or restricted movement were not observed during the follow-up period.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Lyophilized fascia lata is easy to shape and place in the defect. It provides an excellent material for repair of small to moderate-sized orbital floor defects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical School, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Celiköz
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Duman
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Selmanpakoğlu
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002404:Catheterization; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology; D015841:Enophthalmos / Q000209:etiology; D005133:Eye Movements; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005612:Freeze Drying; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D014025:Titanium; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011095:Polyethylenes; D014025:Titanium