43 Dermis Fat Graft
Buch
Herausgeber: Freitag, Suzanne K.; Lee, N. Grace; Lefebvre, Daniel R.; Yoon, Michael K.
Titel: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
Untertitel: Tricks of the Trade
Print ISBN: 9781626238978; Online ISBN: 9781626238985; Buch-DOI: 10.1055/b-006-163725
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Fachgebiete: Augenheilkunde, Optometrie;Plastische, Rekonstruktive & Kosmetische Chirurgie
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Abstract
In the surgical management of the anophthalmic socket, dermis fat grafts serve an important function. The dual nature of this compound graft provides volume augmentation to the socket (fat) as well as a scaffold for conjunctiva to increase the surface area of the socket (dermis). Additionally, dermis fat grafts promote orbital growth when used in children. Complications include fat atrophy, ulceration, graft hirsutism, keratinization, and infection. The surgical technique is straightforward; however, there is a second surgical site at the donor site.