Enucleations, eviscerations, and orbital implants in German eye hospitals
Author: Anna Maria Schuh
Base Hospital / Institution: Augenklinik LMU München
ePoster presentation
Abstract ID: 24-154
Purpose
To evaluate the number of enucleations and eviscerations performed in Germany and the orbital implants used.
Methods
Analyzing the quality reports of German ophthalmic clinics for the years 2012-2021 provided by the Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss (G-BA).
Results
In Germany, almost ten times as many enucleations (8368) as eviscerations (975) are performed. After enucleation, alloplastic implants are used most frequently (44,6%: alloplastic, no further specification, 30,0%: alloplastic coated, no further specification; 14,1%: microporous implants); autologous dermis-fat grafts in 6.1% of the cases.
Conclusion
In Germany, significantly more enucleations than eviscerations are performed. Alloplastic orbital implants are preferred for primary reconstruction following enucleation.
Additional Authors
| First name | Last name | Base Hospital / Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Nicolas | Pensel | Augenklinik LMU München |
| Christoph R. | Hintschich | Augenklinik LMU München |
