Abstract

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of two sclera flaps package hydroxyapatite orbital implanted in muscle cone. Methods For the 33 patients(33 eyes),stage I hydroxyapatite was implanted after evisceration,optic nerve was excised,the hydroxyapatite was implant into muscle cone, with two sclera flaps packaged,just like hat cover on it. Results Patients were followed-up for 4-18 months. Thirty-three cases were excellent with satisfactory appearance and movement,and there was no hydroxyapatite exposure or other complications. Conclusions The surgery of two sclera flaps package hydroxyapatite orbital implanted in muscle cone is successful without destruction of extraocular muscles, and can prevent the hydroxyapatite exposure. The method is simple and has less complications,so is worthy promoting. Key words: Hydroxylapatite ; Sclera ; Orbital implant

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