RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ORBITAL FLOOR WITH LYOPHILIZED TENSOR FASCIA LATA

Purpose: This article describes the results of using lyophilized tenso r fascia lata for the repair of orbital floor defects, Patients and Me thods: During a 2-year period, orbital floor reconstruction was perfor med in 12 patients using lyophilized tensor fascia lata, A Foley cathe ter was placed into maxillary sinus and left in place for 10 days to p rovide temporary support for the fascia. Results: Patients were follow ed for 12 months to 2 years, No cases of infection, exposure, extrusio n, or graft removal were encountered, and enophthalmus, symmetry chang es, or restricted movement were not observed during the follow-up peri od. Conclusion: Lyophilized fascia lata is easy to shape and place in the defect, It provides an excellent material for repair of small to m oderate-sized orbital floor defects.