J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
2003 Apr;44(4):773-779.
Medpor(R) SST(TM) Enucleation Implant
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ydkim@smc.samsung.co.kr
- 2Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical school, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Abstract
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To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Medpor(R) SST(TM). The implant is composed of porous polyethylene with a smooth anterior surface with pre-drilled suture tunnels (SST) for attachment of extraocular muscles. METHODS: METHODS: Eight patients undergoing enucleation surgery received the unwrapped Medpor(R) SST(TM) orbital implant between August 2001 and December 2001. For each patient, data was acquired regarding complications, socket appearance and motility. RESULTS: Patients have been followed for 11 to 15 months. Socket healing was uneventful with no evidence of implant extrusion or migration. The socket motilities were better than grade 3 in all cases. The motilities of the prosthesis were grade 2 without peg insertion. CONCLUSIONS: The Medpor(R) SST(TM) orbital implant appears to be safe and to offer advantages over conventional implants.
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