Abstract
Objective To observe the long-term efficacy of injectable hydrogel pellets in treating superior sulcus deformity.Methods Seven cases with superior sulcus deformity received orbital volume augmentation by injectable hydrogel pellets.Preoperative and postoperative photographs and Hertel measurements were examined for the efficacy of volume replacement.Results The overall cosmetic results in superior sulcus deformity and enophthalmos were good in the early stage postoperatively.However,the superior sulcus deformity became obvious with time.Conclusion The final volume of hydrogel pellets in the enophthalmos socket is affected by many factors.The atrophy of orbital fat tissues and inflammation at the operation area are associated with surgery.The further decreased fluid from the surrounding already fluid-deprived region due to the stealing action of the hydroxyapatite sphere in the orbit was another factor. Key words: Anophthalmos, acquired; Volume, expanding; hydrogel pellets, injectable; Deformity, superior sulcus
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