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  • Title: The fat pad in dermis fat grafts.
    Author: Sihota R, Sujatha Y, Betharia SM.
    Journal: Ophthalmology; 1994 Feb; 101(2):231-4. PubMed ID: 8115143.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Dermis fat grafts are used in orbital reconstruction in a variety of procedures. However, there have been few controlled studies testing their effectiveness. This is a prospective study on 40 patients. METHODS: Primary and secondary orbital dermis fat grafts were evaluated with regard to the long-term cosmetic results of two thicknesses, 10 and 20 mm, of fat pad, keeping all other parameters as constant as possible. Adequacy of the socket, lid anomalies; superior sulcus deformity, exophthalmometry, and motility of the prosthesis were assessed periodically. CONCLUSION: There was a significantly lower incidence of enophthalmos and superior sulcus deformity with the use of a fat pad thickness of 20 mm, without any compromise in the motility of the prosthesis or take of the graft.
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