Topic: ESOPRS 2021 ePoster sessions
Time: Sep 17, 2021 16:00 Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna, 15:00 London
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Innovative Hydrogel Orbital Implant: a new alternative for enucleation/evisceration options at the Central University Hospital, Prague
Author: Zuzana Hradcová
ePoster Number: 207,00
Purpose
To describe our experience with a series of new orbital hydrogel implants which we use for enucleation and evisceration volume replacement.
Methods
It is a prospective study with patients scheduled for enucleation or evisceration with implantation of biomimetic soft acrylate orbital implants. In the study we have followed 12 pacients with the minimum follow up of 6 months. Anatomical and functional parameters and aesthetic appearance were evaluated. The focus was also on the performance and safety of the implant.
Results
We followed 12 patients in our pilot study with this new imlant and all were primary surgeries. At the end of our follow up period ranging from 6 to 12 months, we have not had any serious postoperative complication such as extrusion, dehiscence or infections. There has not been any cases requiring revision or removal of the implants.
Conclusion
Hydrogel implants have a smooth, well tolerated surface and in our study they all performed very well without any complications. In addition, biomimetic soft acrylate implants are very easy to work with from the surgeon’s point of view. The material promises to be well tolerated with a lower complication rate of conjunctival thinning and consequent exposure or extrusion, when compared to rough materials, such as Medpor.
Additional Authors
| First name | Last name | Base Hospital / Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | Tesař | Ústřední vojenská nemocnice – Vojenská fakultní nemocnice Praha |
| Vladimír | Krátký | Charles University, Prague |
Abstract ID: 25-587
