Correction of Posttraumatic Enophthalmos
Management of posttraumatic enophthalmos can present as a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon, particularly in cases of late presentation. This article reviews the pertinent anatomy of the orbit, diagnostic modalities, indications for surgery, and surgical approaches as they relate to the treatm...
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doaj-18e563974fb444158943cedc2093b9a62020-11-25T00:30:17ZengKorean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonsArchives of Plastic Surgery2234-61632234-61712012-01-0139111174Correction of Posttraumatic EnophthalmosRon Hazani0Michael J. Yaremchuk1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.Management of posttraumatic enophthalmos can present as a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon, particularly in cases of late presentation. This article reviews the pertinent anatomy of the orbit, diagnostic modalities, indications for surgery, and surgical approaches as they relate to the treatment of posttraumatic enophthalmos. Internal orbital reconstruction has evolved to an elegant procedure incorporating various biologic or alloplastic implants, including anatomical pre-bent implants. Successful repair of late enophthalmos has been demonstrated in multiple recent studies and is likely related to the precision with which orbital anatomy can be restored.http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-39-11.pdfEnophthalmosOrbital fracturesOrbital implants |
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Correction of Posttraumatic Enophthalmos |
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Correction of Posttraumatic Enophthalmos |
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Correction of Posttraumatic Enophthalmos |
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Correction of Posttraumatic Enophthalmos |
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Correction of Posttraumatic Enophthalmos |
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correction of posttraumatic enophthalmos |
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Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons |
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Archives of Plastic Surgery |
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Management of posttraumatic enophthalmos can present as a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon, particularly in cases of late presentation. This article reviews the pertinent anatomy of the orbit, diagnostic modalities, indications for surgery, and surgical approaches as they relate to the treatment of posttraumatic enophthalmos. Internal orbital reconstruction has evolved to an elegant procedure incorporating various biologic or alloplastic implants, including anatomical pre-bent implants. Successful repair of late enophthalmos has been demonstrated in multiple recent studies and is likely related to the precision with which orbital anatomy can be restored. |
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Enophthalmos Orbital fractures Orbital implants |
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