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  • Title: Reconstruction of orbital exenteration defects by primary closure using cheek advancement.
    Author: Sira M, Malhotra R.
    Journal: Br J Ophthalmol; 2013 Feb; 97(2):201-5. PubMed ID: 23212201.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Orbital exenteration is a highly disfiguring procedure which, although providing local control of invasive orbital malignancy also results in marked visual, psychological and social disability. We present three consecutive total exenteration cases over 1 year where all 3, including extended exenteration defects, were repaired by primary closure by way of cheek advancement. This technique may be considered where succinct management with minimal follow-up is required and maybe preferable if considering rapidity of rehabilitation with a short time to fitting definitive prostheses. METHODS: Retrospective review of three consecutive patients who presented with neglected basal cell carcinoma with orbital invasion and subsequently underwent total orbital exenteration with repair by cheek advancement flap. RESULTS: All underwent repair with primary skin closure using a cheek advancement flap. Patient 2 developed a small area of central flap dehiscence noted at 2 months with almost complete granulation of the orbital cavity at 3 months. Patients 1, 2 and 3 were fitted with final prosthesis at 7, 6 and 12 months, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Reconstruction of the exenterated orbit using cheek advancement represents an evolution of the cervico-facial flap repair. The cheek advancement avoids creating a secondary defect and because it involves less dissection and additional skin incisions, is an easier procedure to perform with fewer facial scars. It does not preclude osseointegration if required at a later date and as such we recommend it as an option in repairing the exenterated orbit.
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