Preservation of Infraorbital Nerve in Orbital Floor and Maxillary Defect Reconstruction With Patient-Specific Three-Dimensional Implant: A Case Report

Thai Duong Cung, Shirley Hu, Satish Govindaraj, Ebby Elahi

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Abstract

Reconstruction of orbitomaxillary defects poses many operative challenges because it requires consideration of cosmetic as well as functional elements: reestablishing facial symmetry while constituting the orbital volume and preserving involved neurovascular structures. The development of patient-specific polyetheretherketone implants have revolutionized complex craniofacial reconstruction due to its adaptability to anatomic constraints and accommodation of vital structures. Herein, we described 2 cases of orbitomaxillary reconstruction using PEEK implant with novel modifications to preserve the infraorbital nerve with optimal cosmetic outcomes and minimal postoperative morbidity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E136-E141
JournalOphthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Volume38
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2022

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