Abstract

Objective To compare the efficacy of two kinds of corrective surgery for deformity after exenteration of orbit. Methods A retrospective study.One case with deformity after orbit exenteration received free skin flap transplantation.After correction, the effect of wearing prosthesis was poor with skin burst. Without the blood supply and healing wound for long time lead to the second surgery failure.Another case received orbital temporal muscle flap transplantation, and then underwent staging operation of the conjunctiva and eyelid deformity correction.The follow-up time was 4 years after operation. Results The efficacy of free skin flap transplantation surgery was poor with many complications.The efficacy of pedicled temporal muscle flap transplantation surgery was better, implantation stability and with good cosmetic effect. Conclusion Pedicled temporal muscle flap transplantation is relatively simple and reliable. Key words: Exenteration orbit; Deformity, correction; Transplantation, temporal muscle flap, pedicle; Comparison

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