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Combination of skin flap and silicone prosthesis for rehabilitation of a large orbital defect: A case report
oleh: Nafij Bin Jamayet, Ahmed Mushfiqur Rahman, Md Minhaz Ul Islam Nizami, Yanti Johari, Adam Husein
Format: | Article |
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Diterbitkan: | Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Exenteration surgery greatly affects a person in terms of function, esthetics, and psychological trauma. In such cases, restoration by silicone orbital prosthesis is a well-accepted treatment option. However, this is a difficult task, necessitating personalized design of method for each patient. This case report describes the technique for fabrication of a silicone orbital prosthesis for a male patient with left orbital defect due to exenteration of a Grade 3 squamous cell carcinoma of the left eye and surrounding tissues. The patient was delivered with a satisfactory silicone orbital prosthesis having good retention and finish. Multidisciplinary management and team approach are crucial in providing precise and effective rehabilitation for improving the patient's quality of life and help them return to their normal social life.