Reconstruction of the orbital floor with lyophilized tensor fascia lata.
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.
Celiköz
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical School, Ankara, Turkey.
Duman
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Selmanpakoğlu
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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
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011095:Polyethylenes; D014025:Titanium