Artigo de Periódico
Orbital floor reconstruction with high density polyethylene
Fecha
2010-01Registro en:
R. Ci. méd. biol., v. 9, Supl.1, p. 87-90, 2010.
1677-5090
v.9, n.1
Autor
Pozza, Daniel Humberto
Blaya, Diego Segatto
Oliveira, Marcos André Matos de
Ribeiro Neto, Nelson
Oliveira, Marília Gerhardt de
Institución
Resumen
Abstract:
Surgical interventions in blow out fractures are generally indicated in cases of alterations in orbital function (e.g. diplopia)
and for aesthetic reasons (e.g. enophthalmos). In assessing the severity of the injury, the clinician often uses parameters
such as changes in visual acuity, patient-reported diplopia, changes in globe position and evaluation of the extraocular
muscles in association with imaging exams. Computed tomography has been the modality of choice for detailed imaging
diagnosis and surgical planning of orbital trauma. High density polyethylene may be successfully used in orbital floor
reconstruction to restore function and esthetics. Taking into account the follow up of six months, the availability and the
advantages of high density polyethylene implants, it can be concluded that their use in reconstruction of orbital floor
defects is a good choice.