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Orbit: Enucleation
Book chapter

Orbit: Enucleation

Mehdi Tavakoli, Benjamin Erickson and Wendy W. Lee
Operative Dictations in Ophthalmology, pp.421-423
Springer International Publishing
2017-04-25
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45495-5_96

Abstract

Anophthalmic socket Conformer Enucleation Hydroxyapatite implant Intraocular tumor Malignant melanoma Optic nerve Porous polyethylene implant Prosthesis Sympathetic ophthalmia Tenon’s space
Enucleation, which is defined as the whole globe removal, is a common and sometimes lifesaving procedure in ophthalmology. Enucleation is performed along with primary implant insertion in most cases to maintain the orbital volume and to improve cosmetic outcomes. A good surgical technique is essential to reduce the rate of socket and implant complications.

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