J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1998 Aug;39(8):1611-1615.

Hydroxyapatite Implantation using Autogenous Temporalis Muscle Fascia

• Kim YD
• Na KS
• Choi GJ

Abstract

Hydroxyapatite is generally used as an orbital implant which is biocompatible. It is considered esthetically and functionally better than traditional measure. We performed hydroxyapatite implantation using autogenous temporalis muscle fascia for 4 eyes of 4 phthisis patients by truma. Hydroxyapatite implants wrapped with autogenous temporalis muscle fascia were inserted into all eyes after enucleation. Follow-up for 12-15 months [mean:13.4 months] showed less inflammatory reaction. There were has no wound dehiscence, implant protrusion and migration. MRI showed a goodfibrovascular proliferation at 4-5 months postoperatively, so we performed drilling. Temporalis muscle fascia is easily obtained and there is no esthetic problem because scar at scalp is covered by hair.

Keyword

Hydroxyapatite; Autogenous temporalis muscle fascia

MeSH Terms

Cicatrix
Durapatite*
Fascia*
Follow-Up Studies
Hair
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Orbital Implants
Scalp
Wounds and Injuries
Durapatite