title: Reconstruction of Exenterated Orbit using Combined Surgical and Prosthetic Approach.
abstract: Reconstruction of an exenterated orbit remains a challenge. Orbital prostheses are nowadays are made of silicone elastomers. A major limitation with silicone orbital prostheses is their relatively short life span. This case report describes the treatment of a patient with an exenterated orbit using a combined surgical and prosthetic approach. The upper and lower eyelids were reconstructed surgically using a deltopectoral flap. A sectional eye prosthesis was made and placed in the modified bottle-neck shaped defect to restore the patient's appearance and confidence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore 560002, India.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Prithviraj
authors.forename: Anish
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Sumit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Khare
authors.forename: Pooja
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Garg
authors.forename: Malesh
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pujari