Reconstruction of old orbital wall fractures with mandibular outer cortex.
BACKGROUND
This study focused on using the mandibular outer cortex in the reconstruction of old orbital wall fractures.


METHODS
Old orbital wall fractures of 46 patients were reconstructed with the mandibular outer cortex. The surgical results were evaluated by performing clinical follow-up and by measuring the changes in the orbital volume. Donor-site complications were also evaluated.


RESULTS
All patients had good aesthetic and functional results, with an accurate repair of orbital wall defects and the restoration of orbital volume. There were no obvious major donor-site complications.


CONCLUSIONS
The mandibular outer cortex can be used for the reconstruction of old orbital wall fractures.
Liu
Wei
W
Department of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China.
Niu
Feng
F
Zhang
Zhiyong
Z
Gui
Lai
L
D000328:Adult; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000637:transplantation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome