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Kawabata T, Ikeda M, Miyakoshi C, Matsuzoe H, Oka S, Kataoka K. Degradation of Unsintered Hydroxyapatite and Poly-L-Lactide Composite Sheets In Vivo and In Vitro. J Craniofac Surg 2024:00001665-990000000-01826. [PMID: 39178402 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/25/2024] Open
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Bioabsorbable sheet-shaped implants made of forged composites of unsintered hydroxyapatite and poly-L-lactide (F-u-HA/PLLA) have been used for orbital fracture repair with good results. This is the first report using multiple specimens implanted in the human orbit to demonstrate the biodegradation and loss of strength of F-u-HA/PLLA sheets. Among the patients who underwent various facial fracture repairs with F-u-HA/PLLA sheets implanted in their orbits, those whose sheets were subsequently extracted were included in the study. Viscosity-average molecular weight, crystallinity, and bending strength of the extracted implants were measured. An in vitro degradation test was also performed for comparison. Among the 111 patients who underwent F-u-HA/PLLA sheet implantation, 13 subsequently underwent surgical extraction of implants; the majority were due to secondary correction of complex fractures. One patient developed an infection; none developed foreign body reactions. Overall, 11 specimens from 10 patients with consent were examined. The time from implantation to extraction ranged from 43 to 632 days (median: 210 d). Compared with the results of the in vitro degradation test, the viscosity-average molecular weight and bending strength had a slower decrease. The F-u-HA/PLLA sheets retained more than 50% of their initial bending strength after 12 months. Crystallinity varied widely. F-u-HA/PLLA sheets implanted in human orbits did not degrade faster than those of in vitro testing. Sheet-shaped implants made of forged composites of unsintered hydroxyapatite and poly-L-lactide can be considered appropriate reconstructive materials for orbital fractures as they retained sufficient strength to support the orbital contents at 12 months postoperatively, and no case of delayed foreign body reactions was observed.
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- Tomoya Kawabata
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital
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- Department of Research Support, Clinical Research and Innovation, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Toyooka Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital
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Taxis J, Ungerboeck L, Motel C, Eckert AW, Platz Batista da Silva N, Nieberle F, Ludwig N, Meier JK, Ettl T, Reichert TE, Spoerl S. Thin PDS Foils Represent an Equally Favorable Restorative Material for Orbital Floor Fractures Compared to Titanium Meshes. Tomography 2023; 9:1515-1525. [PMID: 37624114 PMCID: PMC10458727 DOI: 10.3390/tomography9040121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Orbital floor fractures (OFFs) are common injuries of the midface and may result in long-term complications. The aim of this study was to compare two restoration materials, PDS foils and titanium meshes, with regards to (1) clinical outcome and (2) reduction in orbital volume. The monocentric discovery cohort was analyzed retrospectively and included 476 patients with OFFs treated between 2010 and 2020. A subcohort of 104 patients (study cohort) with isolated OFFs and available high-resolution imaging material was used for volume measurements. Postoperative complications were not significantly different between patients treated with different restoration materials. Prevalence of revision surgery was significantly higher in patients treated with thick PDS foils (25 mm). OFFs treated with PDS foils and titanium meshes showed a significant reduction in orbital volume (p = 0.0422 and p = 0.0056, respectively), however, this volume decrease was significantly less pronounced in patients treated with PDS foils alone (p = 0.0134). Restoration using PDS foil in an isolated OFF reduces the orbital volume to a lesser extent than titanium mesh. Class III patients according to the classification of Jaquiéry with a missing bony ledge medial to the infraorbital fissure particularly benefit from restoration with PDS foils due to a lower reduction in the orbital volume. Regarding short- and long-term postoperative complications, a PDS foil thickness of 0.15 mm appears equivalent to titanium mesh in the treatment of OFFs.
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- Juergen Taxis
- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany; (C.M.); (A.W.E.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany; (C.M.); (A.W.E.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.U.); (F.N.); (N.L.); (J.K.M.); (T.E.); (T.E.R.); (S.S.)
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Taxis J, Ungerboeck L, Gehrking MR, Motel C, Wurm M, Eckert AW, Spanier G, Nieberle F, Platz Batista da Silva N, Ludwig N, Meier JK, Ettl T, Reichert TE, Spoerl S. Two-Dimensional Post-Traumatic Measurements of Orbital Floor Blowout Fractures Underestimate Defect Sizes Compared to Three-Dimensional Approaches. Tomography 2023; 9:579-588. [PMID: 36961006 PMCID: PMC10037578 DOI: 10.3390/tomography9020047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Orbital floor fractures represent a common fracture type of the midface and are standardly diagnosed clinically as well as radiologically using linear measurement methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of diagnostic measurements of isolated orbital floor fractures based on two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) measurement techniques. A cohort of 177 patients was retrospectively and multi-centrically evaluated after surgical treatment of an orbital floor fracture between 2010 and 2020. In addition to 2D and 3D measurements of the fracture area, further fracture-related parameters were investigated. Calculated fracture areas using the 2D measurement technique revealed an average area of 287.59 mm2, whereas the 3D measurement showed fracture areas with a significantly larger average value of 374.16 mm2 (p < 0.001). On average, the 3D measurements were 1.53-fold larger compared to the 2D measurements. This was observed in 145 patients, whereas only 32 patients showed smaller values in the 3D-based approach. However, the process duration of the 3D measurement took approximately twice as long as the 2D-based procedure. Nonetheless, 3D-based measurement of orbital floor defects provides a more accurate estimation of the fracture area than the 2D-based procedure and can be helpful in determining the indication and planning the surgical procedure.
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- Juergen Taxis
- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Breslauer Straße 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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Radović P, Janković S, Papović M, Dimitrijević ML, Krasić D. Comparison of the Fractured and Non-Fractured Orbit Before and After Surgery Using a Titanium Implant or a Resorbable Poly-d,l-lactic Acid (PDLLA) Implant: A Study from a Single Center in Niš, Serbia of 58 Patients with Unilateral Orbital Floor Fracture Using Volumetric Measurement. Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e939144. [PMID: 36840343 PMCID: PMC9976474 DOI: 10.12659/msm.939144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A fracture of the orbital floor can lead to complications such as enophthalmos, impaired eye motility, or diplopia, which is why it is necessary to reconstruct the bony walls of the orbit. This study from a single center in Niš, Serbia, included 58 patients with unilateral orbital floor fracture and aimed to use volumetric measurement to compare the fractured and non-fractured orbit before and after surgery using a titanium implant or a resorbable poly-d, l-lactic acid (PDLLA) implant. MATERIAL AND METHODS From 2018 to 2022, a total of 58 patients with unilateral orbital floor fractures were treated at the Clinic of Dental Medicine, Niš. Computed tomography examination was used for volumetric measurement of the fractured and non-fractured (contralateral) orbit before and after the surgical procedure. A titanium implant was used in 31 patients, and a PDLLA implant was used in 27 patients. RESULTS Orbital volume ratio did not differ statistically significantly in relation to the type of implant (P=0.591). The postoperative volume did not differ statistically significantly from the volume of the contralateral side (titanium, P=0.212; PDLLA, P=0.232). There was a significant correlation between orbital volume and enophthalmos both before and after surgery (P=0.012, P=0.018, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Measuring the preoperative volume of the injured orbit is sufficient data for an indication because reconstruction depends primarily on the correlation between the volume and enophthalmos. The findings from this study showed that preoperative orbital volumetry using computed tomography evaluated enophthalmos and provide data to assist orbital floor reconstruction.
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- Predrag Radović
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinic of Dental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Center for Radiology, University Clinical Center Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinic of Dental Medicine Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinic of Dental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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Choi JH, Baek W. Late reconstruction of post-traumatic enophthalmos and hypoglobus using three-dimensional implants: a case series. Arch Craniofac Surg 2022; 23:232-236. [PMID: 36373258 PMCID: PMC9663267 DOI: 10.7181/acfs.2022.00850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Post-traumatic enophthalmos and hypoglobus are common sequelae of facial bone fractures, even after reduction surgery. They are associated with functional and esthetic issues, which may lower the quality of life. These deformities frequently present late, and adequate correction is difficult. We report three cases of late inferior orbital rim reconstructions with three-dimensional printed implants to help resolve these problems. The average duration between the traumatic event and surgery was 3 years and 4 months. One patient was treated with a completely absorbable implant and exhibited satisfactory results until the implant started to biodegrade at 1 year and 9 months after surgery. Two patients were treated with a permanent implant and demonstrated satisfactory results. However, longer follow-up periods were needed. There were no complications such as infection, diplopia, or restriction of ocular motion and the patients were satisfied with the esthetic results.
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- Jae Hyeok Choi
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute for Human Tissue Restoration, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute for Human Tissue Restoration, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Mayo W, Mohamad AH, Zazo H, Zazo A, Alhashemi M, Meslmany A, Haddad B. Facial defects reconstruction by titanium mesh bending using 3D printing technology: A report of two cases. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 78:103837. [PMID: 35734651 PMCID: PMC9207074 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Introduction Facial injuries and deformities have received special attention during the previous decades for their functional, esthetic impairment, surgical challenges related to the location of the intervention, and their relationship to a lower survival rate. Moreover, there have been many surgical reconstructive methods due to the different materials and tools available and thus the final results following the surgical intervention. Case presentation This study was conducted on two patients with severe war injuries; they both suffered from a significant loss in one or more of the following bones: the zygomatic bone, maxilla, nasal bone, infraorbital rim, and mandible. They were treated using preshaped 3D titanium mesh implants that were made using polylactic acid (PLA) material. The final shape was identified depending on pregenerated multislice 3D modeling using computed tomography (CT) scan. Clinical discussion and conclusion The patient-specific titanium implants produced using polylactic acid (PLA) have been an important option for reconstructive surgical interventions in facial injuries. It has achieved a better outcome in comparison with manual bent titanium mesh in terms of anatomical symmetry, overall operating time, functional and esthetic impairment. These points helped achieve better care for both civilian and war injuries associated with bone loss. Facial injuries are of significant consideration especially during war time. Using titanium plates has increased due to its biocompatibility and rigid fixation. A printing model for the skull using polylactic acid is a successful approach. Pre-shaped mesh plates reveal better surgical outcomes.
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Quantitative assessment of increase in orbital volume after orbital floor fracture reconstruction using a bioabsorbable implant. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2022; 260:3027-3036. [PMID: 35262763 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-022-05610-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the postoperative changes in the orbital volume and the degree of enophthalmos after orbital floor fracture reconstruction using a bioabsorbable implant and to determine the predictors of postoperative orbital volume change. METHODS Single-center, retrospective case series of 16 patients who underwent orbital floor fracture reconstruction using a bioabsorbable implant [poly(L-lactic acid)-poly(glycolic acid)/β-tricalcium phosphate; Biobsorb β®] were included. Three-dimensional volumetric calculations of orbit were determined using computed tomography scans and the degree of enophthalmos was assessed via Hertel exophthalmometry. Postoperative changes in the orbital volume and the degree of enophthalmos and their correlation were assessed. RESULTS The mean volume of fractured orbits immediately after surgery was 22.26 ± 1.98 cm3, increasing to 23.67 ± 2.00 cm3 at 6-month follow-up (p < 0.001); the increased orbital volume was associated with postoperative deformation of the implant. The mean degree of enophthalmos was 0.09 ± 0.27 mm at 1-month follow-up, which increased to 0.66 ± 0.30 mm at 6-month follow-up (p = 0.001). Increase in orbital volume and enophthalmos progression showed a linear correlation (R = 0.682, p = 0.004). Patients with more herniated orbital tissue preoperatively showed increased postoperative orbital volume change (p = 0.015), whereas the size of the fracture area was not predictive of postoperative orbital volume change (p = 0.442). CONCLUSION Increase in orbital volume by deformation of the bioabsorbable implant resulted in progressive enophthalmos during the postoperative follow-up period after orbital floor fracture reconstruction. Thus, careful selection of proper implants before surgery and close postoperative follow-up is needed for an optimal outcome.
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Cha HG, Nam SM, Kim YB, Park ES, Choi CY. A comparative study of porous polyethylene versus absorbable polydextro- and polylevolactic-lactide plate in reconstruction of isolated medial orbital wall fracture. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2021; 75:782-787. [PMID: 34690092 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several materials for medial orbital wall reconstruction have been mentioned in the literature. Our main purpose was to investigate postoperative enophthalmos and diplopia after medial orbital wall reconstruction with polydextro- and polylevolactic (poly-L/DL) acid (P[L/DL]LA) mesh plates and porous polyethylene plates. METHODS Using a retrospective study design, we enrolled a cohort of isolated medial blowout fracture patients treated during a 58-month interval. The predictor variable was medial orbital wall reconstruction materials (P(L/DL)LA mesh plate and porous polyethylene plate. The main outcome variables included the occurrence of postoperative enophthalmos and diplopia at 1 week, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-surgery. Appropriate descriptive, uni- and bivariate statistics were computed, and P < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Three hundred-two isolated medial blowout fracture patients were included (24.5% females, 67% treated with P(L/DL)LA mesh plate). Exophthalmos measured highest in both groups 1 week after surgery and decreased steadily for 6 months postoperatively. Statistically significant differences were observed between both groups at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery, with a higher incidence of exophthalmos observed in the P(L/DL)LA mesh plate group (P < 0.001). No significant differences were observed at 6 and 12 months after surgery. CONCLUSION The occurrence of enophthalmos after medial blowout fracture reconstruction with P(L/DL)LA mesh plate is comparable with the use of porous polyethylene plate. Both P(L/DL)LA mesh and porous polyethylene plates are, therefore, reliable implants for medial orbital wall reconstruction.
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- Han Gyu Cha
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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Ogunleye TD, Dugarte AJ, Gilbertson JA, Cole PA. Reconstruction of Complex Acromion Nonunions and Fractures With a Locking Mesh Plate. Tech Orthop 2021. [DOI: 10.1097/bto.0000000000000537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Choi JS, Oh SY, Shim HS. Correction of post-traumatic enophthalmos with anatomical absorbable implant and iliac bone graft. Arch Craniofac Surg 2020; 20:361-369. [PMID: 31914490 PMCID: PMC6949508 DOI: 10.7181/acfs.2019.00451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Trauma is one of the most common causes of enophthalmos, and post-traumatic enophthalmos primarily results from an increased volume of the bony orbit. We achieved good long-term results by simultaneously using an anatomical absorbable implant and iliac bone graft to correct post-traumatic enophthalmos. METHODS From January 2012 to December 2016, we performed operations on seven patients with post-traumatic enophthalmos. In all seven cases, reduction surgery for the initial trauma was performed at our hospital. Hertel exophthalmometry, clinical photography, three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT), and orbital volume measurements using software to calculate the specific volume captured on 3D-CT (ITK-SNAP, Insight Toolkit-SNAP) were performed preoperatively and postoperatively. RESULTS Patients were evaluated based on exophthalmometry, clinical photographs, 3D-CT, and orbital volume measured by the ITK-SNAP program at 5 days and 1 year postoperatively, and all factors improved significantly compared with the preoperative baseline. Complications such as hematoma or extraocular muscle limitation were absent, and the corrected orbital volume was well maintained at the 1-year follow-up visit. CONCLUSION We present a method to correct enophthalmos by reconstructing the orbital wall using an anatomical absorbable implant and a simultaneous autologous iliac bone graft. All cases showed satisfactory results for enophthalmos correction. We suggest this method as a good option for the correction of post-traumatic enophthalmos.
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- Ji Seon Choi
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St. Vincent Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St. Vincent Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St. Vincent Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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Kim JH, Lee IG, Lee JS, Oh DY, Jun YJ, Rhie JW, Shim JH, Moon SH. Restoration of the inferomedial orbital strut using a standardized three-dimensional printing implant. J Anat 2019; 236:923-930. [PMID: 31852015 DOI: 10.1111/joa.13136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The inferomedial orbital strut (IOS) is the thin bony junction of the orbital medial wall and floor. Its fracture is common and leads to serious complications, including enophthalmos, globe dystopia and diplopia. However, anatomical restoration of the IOS is challenging owing to reduced structural support; sound anatomical background and accurate implants are therefore essential. The aim of the present study was to incorporate data from cadaveric orbit anatomy into three-dimensional (3D) printing technology and to reconstruct the complex orbital fracture elaborately. After averaging the data from computed tomography (CT) images of 100 adult cadavers, the dimensions of the IOS were extracted, and a tangent sphere was created using a computer-aided design program. The curves were compared with the CT data of 10 adult patients from the simulation test. Based on these data, a standardized 3D implant, 1.15 mm thick, was designed using polycaprolactone. The implant was placed in five patients with complex orbital fractures. The radius of the sphere in contact with the orbit, measuring 33.54 mm, was confirmed to be appropriate. A comparison between the normal side volume (V0) and the postoperative volume (Vpost ) showed that they were statistically similar. Furthermore, a comparison between V0 and the preoperative volume (Vpre ), and Vpost compared with Vpre also showed a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). On follow-up, the preoperative ocular symptoms were resolved. The orbital data obtained from 100 cadavers provided standardized orbital anatomy, and 3D printed implants were created. The implants were anatomically accurate with regard to the orbital cavity and adequately covered the simulation model. The implant also showed satisfactory results when applied clinically in actual patients.
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- Jun Hyeok Kim
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Polytechnic University, Siheung, Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Polytechnic University, Siheung, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Polytechnic University, Siheung, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Use of Unsintered Hydroxyapatite and Poly-L-lactic Acid Composite Sheets for Management of Orbital Wall Fracture. J Craniofac Surg 2019; 30:2001-2003. [PMID: 31283640 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Although unsintered hydroxyapatite and poly-L-lactic acid (u-HA/PLLA) composite sheets have various applications, such as in craniomaxillofacial fractures, orthognathic surgery, and orthopedic surgery, and have been proven to be safe and effective, no studies have reported the use of u-HA/PLLA composite sheets for orbital wall reconstruction with long-term follow-up. This study reports our preliminary results using the u-HA/PLLA composite sheet for orbital wall fractures. The SuperFIXSORB MX sheet (u-HA/PLLA composite sheet; Takiron, Tokyo, Japan), with size of 30 × 50 mm and thickness of 0.5 mm, was used in all cases of hard reconstruction of the orbital bone defect. Seventy-two patients with acute orbital wall fractures (within 2 weeks after sustaining the injury) treated at the Jikei University between January 2014 and August 2016 were included. The authors evaluated the postoperative complications and the operability of the material. The authors did not observe any postoperative complications, such as infection, postoperative diplopia, or enophthalmos, due to the use of the u-HA/PLLA composite sheet. In pure orbital fractures (orbital fractures only), the mean (±standard deviation) operation time was significantly longer with combined inferior and medial wall fractures (201.1 ± 36.6 minutes; n = 11) than with inferior wall or medial wall fractures only (135.0 ± 54.4 minutes; n = 51) (Mann-Whitney U test, P < 0.001). The U-HA/PLLA composite sheet is safe and can be used for orbital wall fracture reconstruction. Further long-term functional and aesthetic assessments for infection, ocular movement disorder, enophthalmos, and any other complication are necessary.
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BACKGROUND Orbital fractures are one of the most common sequelae of facial trauma. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to summarize published data for resorbable implants in orbital reconstruction, including polymer composition, degradation characteristics, osteoconductivity, and complications such as enophthalmos, diplopia, and peri-implant inflammation. A literature search of the National Library of Medicine was performed via PubMed using the keyword resorbable orbital implant. A total of 27 studies were reviewed. Strength of data was assessed according to the Oxford Centre criteria. RESULTS Most commercially available implants provide adequate tensile strength for up to 6 months (with the exception of polydioxanone, which loses strength within 1 month, and poly(D,L-lactide) within 3 months). This is sufficient for the isolated orbital floor or medial wall (tensile strength, ~300 MPa) but insufficient for reconstruction of load-bearing areas (eg, the inferior orbital rim with tensile strength of ~1.2 GPa). Thicker products (>1 mm) have increased risk for delayed inflammation than thinner products. Postoperative complications including delayed inflammation (0%-9%), eyelid malposition (0%-5%), enophthalmos (5%-16%), diplopia (0%-16%), infection (0%-2%), and infraorbital nerve hypesthesia (2%-18%) are variably distributed across implants with several notable exceptions: poly(L-lactide) has an increased risk of delayed inflammation, and polydioxanone has a risk of delayed enophthalmos and hematoma. CONCLUSIONS Resorbable implants are suitable for isolated medial wall or floor fractures with intact bony buttresses and function as a barrier rather than a load-bearing support.
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A novel technique for placing titanium mesh with porous polyethylene via the endoscopic transnasal approach into the orbit for medial orbital wall fractures. Arch Plast Surg 2019; 46:421-425. [PMID: 31550746 PMCID: PMC6759457 DOI: 10.5999/aps.2019.00703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background The endoscopic transnasal approach is widely used for reconstructing the medial orbital wall by filling it with a silicone sheet or Merocel, but this technique has the disadvantage of retaining the packing for a long time. To overcome this drawback, a method of positioning an absorbable plate in the orbit has been introduced, but there is a risk of defect recurrence after the plate is absorbed. Here, the authors report the results of a novel surgical technique of placing a nonabsorbable titanium mesh with porous polyethylene into the orbit through the endoscopic transnasal approach. Methods Fourteen patients underwent surgery using the endoscopic transnasal approach. Preoperative computed tomography (CT) was used to calculate the size of the bone defect due to the fracture, and the titanium mesh was designed to be shorter than the anteroposterior length of the defect and longer than its height. The titanium mesh was inserted into the orbit under an endoscopic view. The authors then confirmed that the titanium mesh supported the orbital contents by pressing the eyeball and finished the operation. Immediately after surgery, CT results were evaluated. Results Postoperative CT scans confirmed that the titanium mesh was well-inserted and in the correct position. All patients were discharged without any complications. Conclusions We obtained satisfactory results by inserting a titanium mesh with porous polyethylene into the orbit via the transnasal approach endoscopically.
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Ju GS, Son KM, Choi WY, Cheon JS. Clinical usefulness of fixation of absorbable implants with cyanoacrylate in comminuted fractures of the maxilla. Arch Craniofac Surg 2019; 20:233-238. [PMID: 31462014 PMCID: PMC6715555 DOI: 10.7181/acfs.2019.00325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background The open reduction of craniofacial bone fractures requires internal fixation using metal plates and screws, which have been considered the gold standard. However, metal implants pose a risk of palpation, protrusion, and foreign body reaction, and they may require an additional operation for removal. Recently, good results have been reported for absorbable implants which complement the disadvantages of metal implants. This study presents the results of using absorbable mesh, plates, and screws with cyanoacrylate for more accurate and firmer fixation of comminuted fractures of the maxilla. Methods In total, 235 patients underwent operations for comminuted fractures of the maxilla. From January 2012 to December 2014, absorbable mesh and screws were used in 114 patients, while from January 2015 to December 2017, absorbable mesh, plates, and screws with cyanoacrylate were used in 121 patients. Open reduction of the bone fragments was performed, after which absorbable implants were accurately molded and fixed by screws. Results All patients underwent postoperative computed tomography scans, which showed highly accurate reduction and firm fixation in the patients who underwent procedures using absorbable implants, screws, and cyanoacrylate. There were no postoperative complications or cases of abnormal facial contour. Conclusion When absorbable implants and screws are used for maxillary fractures, no additional surgery to remove the metal plate is required. In addition, the use of cyanoacrylate enables accurate and firm fixation of the tiny bone fragments that cannot be fixed with screws.
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- Gang San Ju
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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Permanent Versus Bioresorbable Implants in Orbital Floor Blowout Fractures. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2019; 34:536-543. [PMID: 29419638 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000001077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the outcomes of bioresorbable and permanent implants in the reconstruction of isolated orbital floor blowout fractures. METHODS Retrospective series of all patients who had orbital floor fracture repair in a single tertiary trauma center from January 2005 to December 2014. The authors reviewed the case notes and CT scans of patients with orbital floor fracture repair with either bioresorbable or permanent implants. Main outcome measures were enophthalmos, diplopia, and ocular motility restriction 1.5 years after fracture repair. Implant-related complications were collected for analysis. RESULTS There were a total of 88 patients in our study. Bioresorbable implants were used in 48 patients (54.5%) while 40 patients had permanent implants (45.5%). The authors analyzed the implants used in various sizes of orbital fractures: small (<13.3 mm), medium (13.3-20 mm), and large (>20 mm). One and a half years after fracture repair, both groups had comparable clinical outcomes (n = 2 and n = 0 for diplopia for permanent and bioresorbable implant groups, respectively, n = 0 for enophthalmos for both groups and n = 1 for ocular motility limitation for both groups) overall and across all fracture sizes. CONCLUSION Bioresorbable implants degrade after fracture healing through hydrolysis and promote the gradual transfer of functional forces to healing bone during its disintegration. The clinical outcomes of diplopia, enophthalmos, and ocular motility restriction associated with the use of resorbable implants are comparable to that of permanent implants for all fracture sizes. Their study shows that bioresorbable and permanent implants are equally safe and effective for the treatment of patients with isolated orbital floor blowout fractures.
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Polacco MA, Kahng PW, Sudoko CK, Gosselin BJ. Orbital Floor Reconstruction: A Comparison of Outcomes between Absorbable and Permanent Implant Systems. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2018; 12:193-198. [PMID: 31428243 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1651514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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There are distinct advantages and disadvantages between bioresorbable and permanent implants in orbital floor reconstruction. Our aim was to compare the outcomes and complications of resorbable implants and permanent implants in orbital floor fracture repair. A retrospective chart review was performed on all patients who underwent orbital floor fracture repair at a rural, tertiary care center from 2011 through 2016. Main outcome measures included improvement in diplopia, ocular motility, enophthalmos, hypoglobus, and infraorbital nerve sensation. A total of 87 patients underwent orbital floor reconstruction. After exclusion criteria were applied, 22 patients were included in the absorbable implant cohort, and 20 patients in the nonabsorbable implant cohort. All absorbable implants were composed of poly L-lactide/poly glycolide/poly D-lactide (PLL/PG/PDL), and nonabsorbable implants included both titanium/porous polyethylene (Ti/PPE) composite and titanium (Ti) mesh. Mean fracture surface area was 2.1 cm 2 (standard deviation [SD]: ± 0.9 cm 2 , range: 0.4-3.6 cm 2 ) for the absorbable implant group and 2.3 cm 2 (SD: ± 1.1 cm 2 , range: 0.6-4.4 cm 2 ) for the nonabsorbable implant group ( p = 0.58). There were no significant differences in diplopia, ocular motility, enophthalmos, hypoglobus, and infraorbital nerve sensation between absorbable and nonabsorbable implant groups. The mean follow-up time for absorbable and nonabsorbable implant groups was 622 (SD ± 313) and 578 (SD ± 151) days respectively ( p = 0.57). For moderate-size orbital floor fracture repairs, there is no difference in outcomes between absorbable implants consisting of PLL/PG/PDL and nonabsorbable implants consisting of Ti mesh or Ti/PPE combination.
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- Marc A Polacco
- Department of Otolaryngology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, New Hampshire
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, New Hampshire
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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Choi WC, Choi HG, Kim JN, Lee MC, Shin DH, Kim SH, Kim CK, Jo DI. The Efficacy of Bioabsorbable Mesh in Craniofacial Trauma Surgery. Arch Craniofac Surg 2017; 17:135-139. [PMID: 28913270 PMCID: PMC5556801 DOI: 10.7181/acfs.2016.17.3.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2016] [Revised: 07/20/2016] [Accepted: 07/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background The ultimate goal of craniofacial reconstructive surgery is to achieve the most complete restoration of facial functions. A bioabsorbable fixation system which does not need secondary operation for implant removal has been developed in the last decade. The purpose of this study is to share the experience of authors and to demonstrate the efficacy of bioabsorbable mesh in a variety of craniofacial trauma operations. Methods Between October 2008 and February 2015, bioabsorbable meshes were used to reconstruct various types of craniofacial bone fractures in 611 patients. Any displaced bone fragments were detached from the fracture site and fixed to the mesh. The resulting bone-mesh complex was designed and molded into an appropriate shape by the immersion in warm saline. The mesh was molded once again under simultaneous warm saline irrigation and suction. Results In all patients, contour deformities were restored completely, and bone segments were fixed properly. The authors found that the bioabsorbable mesh provided rigid fixation without any evidence of integrity loss on postoperative computed tomography scans. Conclusion Because bioabsorbable meshes are more flexible than bioabsorbable plates, they can be molded and could easily reconstruct the facial bone in three dimensions. Additionally, it is easy to attach bone fragments to the mesh. Bioabsorbable mesh and screws is effective and can be easily applied for fixation in various craniofacial trauma reconstructive scenarios.
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- Won Chul Choi
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konkuk University Chungju Hospital, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Chungju, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konkuk University Chungju Hospital, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Chungju, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konkuk University Chungju Hospital, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Chungju, Korea
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Anatomical Studies of the Orbital Cavity Using Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography. J Craniofac Surg 2017; 27:1583-8. [PMID: 27607123 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000002811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study was designed to analyze the morphometric characteristics of the orbital cavity using three-dimensional computed tomography in Asians. METHODS Two hundred seventy-six orbits in 142 Asians (74 men and 68 women) were examined and compared according to age, sex, and laterality (right and left). RESULTS Mean orbital morphometric values were as follows. Orbital cavity depth was 49.60 mm from optic foramen to orbitale (inferior) and 41.32 mm from optic foramen to lacrimal crest (medial). Anterior and posterior orbital medial wall heights were 17.73 and 12.76 mm, respectively. Medial, middle, and lateral orbital floor lengths were 39.08, 29.56, and 20.08 mm, respectively. Anterior and posterior orbital floor width was 21.87 and 12.00 mm, respectively. For the orbital inferior-medial angle, anterior, middle, and posterior value was 132.11°, 126.24°, and 136.88°, respectively. Inferior orbital cavity depth, anterior orbital medial wall height, and orbital floor length tended to increase with aging, whereas orbital floor width tended to decrease with aging. No significant differences were found in terms of laterality, and values were greater in men than in women. CONCLUSIONS This quantitative analysis of orbital measurements will allow surgeons to plan operations more accurately and will help predict outcomes.
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An Examination of 123 Reconstructions of Facial Bone Patients with Titanium Implants: Does Titanium Benefit the Human Body? Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016; 4:e755. [PMID: 27482494 PMCID: PMC4956867 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The Role of Resorbable Plate and Artificial Bone Substitute in Reconstruction of Large Orbital Floor Defect. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 2016:1358312. [PMID: 27517041 PMCID: PMC4969524 DOI: 10.1155/2016/1358312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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It is essential to reduce and reconstruct bony defects adequately in large orbital floor fracture and defect. Among many reconstructive methods, alloplastic materials have attracted attention because of their safety and ease of use. We have used resorbable plates combined with artificial bone substitutes in large orbital floor defect reconstructions and have evaluated their long-term reliability compared with porous polyethylene plate. A total of 147 patients with traumatic orbital floor fracture were included in the study. Surgical results were evaluated by clinical evaluations, exophthalmometry, and computed tomography at least 12 months postoperatively. Both orbital floor height discrepancy and orbital volume change were calculated and compared with preoperative CT findings. The average volume discrepancy and vertical height discrepancies were not different between two groups. Also, exophthalmometric measurements were not significantly different between the two groups. No significant postoperative complication including permanent diplopia, proptosis, and enophthalmos was noted. Use of a resorbable plate with an artificial bone substitute to repair orbital floor defects larger than 2.5 cm(2) in size yielded long-lasting, effective reconstruction without significant complications. We therefore propose our approach as an effective alternative method for large orbital floor reconstructions.
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Considerations for the Management of Medial Orbital Wall Blowout Fracture. Arch Plast Surg 2016; 43:229-36. [PMID: 27218019 PMCID: PMC4876150 DOI: 10.5999/aps.2016.43.3.229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2016] [Revised: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Recently, diagnoses of and operations for medial orbital blowout fracture have increased because of the development of imaging technology. In this article, the authors review the literature, and overview the accumulated knowledge about the orbital anatomy, fracture mechanisms, surgical approaches, reconstruction materials, and surgical methods. In terms of surgical approaches, transcaruncular, transcutaneous, and transnasal endoscopic approaches are discussed. Reconstruction methods including onlay covering, inlay implantation, and repositioning methods are also discussed. Consideration and understanding of these should lead to more optimal outcomes.
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Does Titanium Affect an Athlete's Body? An Examination of 100 Facial Fracture Patients with Titanium Implants. Plast Reconstr Surg 2016; 138:167e-168e. [PMID: 27010802 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Holtmann H, Eren H, Sander K, Kübler NR, Handschel J. Orbital floor fractures--short- and intermediate-term complications depending on treatment procedures. Head Face Med 2016; 12:1. [PMID: 26729217 PMCID: PMC4700729 DOI: 10.1186/s13005-015-0096-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Many reconstruction materials for orbital floor fractures have been described in the past including autologous bone transplants, resorbable polymers and titan meshes. So far evidence is missing which material is used successfully regarding indication and particular size of defect. Therefore the aim of this study was to evaluate which reconstruction technique produces best clinical outcome and least complications associated with indication. Methods Retrospectively, surgical and ophthalmological data plus CT scans from a collective of 775 patients between 2005 and 2012 were analyzed. Furthermore included patients were sounded on satisfaction and potential problems postoperatively. Results Overall 593 patients offered full pre- and postoperative short-time data appropriate to inclusion criteria – of these 507 (85,5 %) underwent primary surgical treatment. Smallest average defect size was found in cases with no indication for surgical treatment (81 mm2), largest in cases indicating titanium mesh reconstruction (601.5 mm2). In 15 cases exact fragment reposition was possible without insertion of alloplastic material. Best clinical results obtained reconstruction using polydioxanone foil (PDS). 0.15 mm PDS-foil: 444 patients, reduced diplopia pre to postoperative 16 to 6 % (p < 0.01), ex- and enophthalmus < 2 % after surgery. 0.25 mm PDS-foil: 26 patients, reduced diplopia from pre- to postoperative 34,6 to 3,8 % (p < 0.01), postoperative exophthalmus rate was higher than preoperative (3,8 to 7,7 %). In comparison to reconstruction with PDS-foil a higher percentage of patients reconstructed with titanium meshes (n = 22) revealed no significant reduction of diplopia (45,5 to 31,8 %; p = 0.07). Furthermore 63 of all included patients agreed to complete a questionnaire on intermediate-term postoperative symptoms and surgical contentedness. Remarkably 50 % of the patients reconstructed with titanium meshes indicated foreign body sensations and cold feeling in the long-term. Conclusions Short- and intermediate-term results of clinical outcome in our patients with surgical treated orbital floor fractures (i.e. diplopia, en- or exophthalmus) reveal that thin resorbable foils, particularly 0.15 mm diameter PDS-foil seem to generate best results referring to orbital floor defects with a size of 250 to 300 mm2. Trial registration Study number 4222, year 2013, ethics committee of the medical faculty of the Heinrich Heine university of Duesseldorf.
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- Henrik Holtmann
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery of the Face, University Hospital of Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.
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- Department for Oral Surgery, University Hospital of Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery of the Face, University Hospital of Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery of the Face, University Hospital of Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery of the Face, University Hospital of Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225, Duesseldorf, Germany.
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Park H, Kim HS, Lee BI. Medial Wall Orbital Reconstruction using Unsintered Hydroxyapatite Particles/Poly L-Lactide Composite Implants. Arch Craniofac Surg 2015; 16:125-130. [PMID: 28913237 PMCID: PMC5556781 DOI: 10.7181/acfs.2015.16.3.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Revised: 08/20/2015] [Accepted: 08/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Poly-L-lactide materials combined with hydroxyapatite (u-HA /PLLA) have been developed to overcome the drawbacks of absorbable materials, such as radiolucency and comparably less implant strength. This study was designed to evaluate the usefulness of u-HA/PLLA material in the repair of orbital medial wall defects. Methods This study included 10 patients with pure medial wall blow-out fractures. The plain radiographs were taken preoperatively, immediately after, and 2 months after surgery. The computed tomography scans were performed preoperatively and 2 months after surgery. Patients were evaluated for ease of manipulation, implant immobility, rigidity and complications with radiologic studies. Results None of the patients had postoperative complications, such as infection or enophthalmos. The u-HA/PLLA implants had adequate rigidity, durability, and stable position on follow-up radiographic studies. On average, implants were thawed 3.4 times and required 14 minutes of handling time. Conclusion The u-HA/PLLA implants are safe and reliable for reconstruction of orbital medial wall in terms of rigidity, immobility, radiopacity, and cost-effectiveness. These thin yet rigid implants can be useful where wide periosteal dissection is difficult due to defect location or size. Since the u-HA/PLLA material is difficult to manipulate, these implants are not suitable for use in complex 3-dimensional defects.
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- Hojin Park
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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The bony naso-orbital-ethmoid (NOE) complex is a 3-dimensional delicate anatomic structure. Damages to this region may result in severe facial dysfunction and malformation. The management and optimal surgical treatment strategies of NOE fractures remain controversial. For a patient with NOE trauma, doctors should perform comprehensive clinical examination and radiographic analysis to assess the type and extent of fracture. The results of assessment will assist doctors to make a patientspecific program for the sake of reducing post-operation complications and restoring normal appearance and function as much as possible. This review focuses on the advancement of management of NOE fractures including symptoms, classifications, diagnosis, approaches, treatment and new techniques in this field.
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- Jun-Jun Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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