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  • Title: Late orbital haemorrhage around alloplastic orbital floor implants: a case series and review.
    Author: Gilhotra JS, McNab AA, McKelvie P, O'Donnell BA.
    Journal: Clin Exp Ophthalmol; 2002 Oct; 30(5):352-5. PubMed ID: 12213160.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Alloplastic implants have been used to repair orbital wall fractures and correct anophthalmic enophthalmos (or volume deficiency in an anophthalmic socket). Orbital haemorrhage is a rare complication of these implants. METHOD: A retrospective review of patient files of two consultant oculoplastic surgeons. RESULTS: Four cases of orbital haemorrhage following alloplastic implants were identified. The haemorrhages occurred 5-18 years after surgery, and occurred within the pseudocapsule of the implant. In one case, recurrent haemorrhages were noted. CONCLUSION: Although rare, orbital haemorrhage is a potential complication of alloplastic orbital floor implants, which may present many years after surgery.
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