Journal article
Clinicopathologic Analysis of 15 Explanted Hydroxyapatite Implants
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report the clinical findings, treatment, outcomes, and histopathologic findings in patients with suspected orbital implant infection requiring implant removal.
METHODS: Retrospective, observational case series of 14 patients (15 hydroxyapatite orbital implants) undergoing implant removal from September 1994 through December 2002. Patient age, type of surgery, implant type, symptoms, treatment, histopathology of implant, and …
Authors
Jordan DR; Brownstein S; Faraji H
Journal
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 20, No. 4, pp. 285–290
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
7 2004
DOI
10.1097/01.iop.0000131735.89093.22
ISSN
0740-9303
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnophthalmosBiocompatible MaterialsConjunctivitisDevice RemovalDurapatiteEye EnucleationEye EviscerationEye Infections, BacterialFemaleGranuloma, Foreign-BodyGranuloma, PyogenicHumansMaleMiddle AgedOrbitOrbital ImplantsProsthesis ImplantationProsthesis-Related InfectionsReoperation