Reconstruction of Exenterated Orbit using Combined Surgical and Prosthetic Approach

Authors

D R. Prithviraj, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore 560002, India.
Anish Gupta, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore 560002, India.
Sumit Khare, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore 560002, India.
Pooja Garg, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore 560002, India.
Malesh Pujari, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore 560002, India.

Abstract

Reconstruction of an exenterated orbit remains a challenge. Orbital prostheses are nowadays are made of silicone elastomers. A major limitation with silicone orbital prostheses is their relatively short life span. This case report describes the treatment of a patient with an exenterated orbit using a combined surgical and prosthetic approach. The upper and lower eyelids were reconstructed surgically using a deltopectoral flap. A sectional eye prosthesis was made and placed in the modified bottle-neck shaped defect to restore the patient’s appearance and confidence.

Publication Date

5-15-2011

First Page

276

Last Page

279

Creative Commons License

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Recommended Citation

Prithviraj, D R.; Gupta, Anish; Khare, Sumit; Garg, Pooja; and Pujari, Malesh (2011) "Reconstruction of Exenterated Orbit using Combined Surgical and Prosthetic Approach," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal: Vol. 11: 276-279.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1276