Complications of motility coupling post-porous polyethylene orbital implant coupling system
Other Title
多孔性聚乙烯義眼經栓子植入後引起之併發症
Journal
Tzu Chi Medical Journal
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
1
Pages
13
Date Issued
2002
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Abstract
Objective: We report our clinical experience with the Motility Coupling Post (MCP)-porous polyethylene orbital implant (PPOI) coupling system and its complications. Patients and Methods: In this retrospective study, we collected 20 patients who underwent implantation of PPOIs. Twelve patients went on to have an MCP placed. The complications were analyzed. Results: There were no significant complications with PPOIs. All sockets showed good motility. The mean time interval between the implantation and MCP placement was 7.2 months. 4 of 12 patients (33.3%) who underwent MCP placement were found to have problems, including loss of the MCP in the orbital cavity (2 of 12), implant exposure (1 of 12), and MCP drilled on an angle (1 of 12). Conclusions: Implanted MCPs have several potential complications. The most serious problem is loss of the MCP into the orbital cavity. A longer follow-up with a larger number of patients is required to determine the complications of the MCP-PPOI coupling system in humans.
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journal article