Postoperative enophthalmos correction and secondary midfacial reconstruction after complex orbital-maxillary fracture repair

  • Gordon S.K. Yau Department of Ophthalmology, Caritas Medical Centre
  • Aaron T.K. Chu
  • Jacky W.Y. Lee
  • Byron T.H. Chu
  • Can Y.F. Yuen
Keywords: orbital fracture;, orbital fracture, maxillary, enophthalmos, implant

Abstract

Reconstruction of orbital wall and midfacial fractures pose a great challenge to oculoplastic surgeons as it may be associated with persistent post-operative enophthalmos, ocular misalignement, and facial asymmetry, requiring secondary reconstructive procedures. Cosmetically unacceptable post-operative enophthalmos should be revised. Several methods have been described including revision of the primary surgical implant or placement of additional implants. In the following case report, we describe a simple technique through a single transconjunctival incision to manage post-operative enophthalmos and secondary midfacial asymmetry following primary repair of a complex orbital-maxillary fracture.

 

Author Biography

Gordon S.K. Yau, Department of Ophthalmology, Caritas Medical Centre

Department of Ophthalmology , Caritas Medical Centre , Hong Kong.

Published
2015-08-14
How to Cite
Yau, G., Chu, A., Lee, J., Chu, B., & Yuen, C. (2015). Postoperative enophthalmos correction and secondary midfacial reconstruction after complex orbital-maxillary fracture repair. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology, 14(2), 88-92. https://doi.org/10.35119/asjoo.v14i2.100
Section
Case Reports/Case Series