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Chapter-32 Postenucleation Oculoplastic Intervention

BOOK TITLE: Retinoblastoma

Author
1. Ramasubramanian Aparna
2. Young Marielle
3. Elliott Alexandra
4. Kazim Michael
ISBN
9789350257845
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11629_32
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky-40202, USA
2. University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center, 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
3. Children’s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
4. NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, 630 West 168th Street, New York, New York, USA
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Abstract

Enucleation and the consequent facial changes result in both physical and emotional handicaps to affected patients. Management of anophthalmic sockets requires in-depth understanding of orbital anatomy, post-radiation changes and the available surgical options. In this chapter, we discuss anophthalmic socket management. Orbital growth retardation can occur following enucleation and is more severe following radiation for retinoblastoma. The insertion of an orbital implant encourages orbital growth in young children. Management of the contracted socket often requires multiple, staged surgeries to expand the orbital volume by bony and soft tissue reconstruction. Repair of conjunctival fornix contraction is essential for adequate retention of an ocular prosthesis. Eyelid and facial deformities associated with anophthalmos and radiation can be surgically corrected with good cosmetic results.

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