OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the advantages and limitations of using a @entity6619 tube to support the fractured orbital floor by a transantral approach. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted from January 2000 to December. 2011 in 51 @entity1 with pure orbital floor fractures. The @entity1 underwent reduction surgery via a transantral approach for inserting a folded silastic tube to support the fractured orbital floor in the maxillary sinus. A chart review of preoperative and postoperative ocular symptoms, operation records, and complications was maintained. RESULTS: In 18 out of 25 @entity1 with @entity892 , postoperative improvement was seen. In 13 out of 15 @entity1 with extraocular muscle limitation, postoperative improvement was seen. Enophthalmos resolved postoperatively in four of five @entity1 . @entity532 occurred in three @entity1 : an overcorrection, an @entity281 in the maxillary sinus, and an implant extrusion, all of which were resolved by revision surgeries. CONCLUSION: During the course of the study, we sensed reduction using a folded silastic tube via a transantral approach as an easy and effective technique with good postoperative results, and minimal implant related complications. This novel procedure is recommended as a surgical option for the @entity8924 .

Transantral XXXX Repair Using a Folded Silastic Tube.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity532 :: ('MESH:D003925', 'Disease') :: ['Postsurgical complications'] @entity281 :: ('MESH:D007239', 'Disease') :: ['infection'] @entity8924 :: ('MESH:D009917', 'Disease') :: ['reduction of orbital floor fractures'] @entity892 :: ('MESH:D004172', 'Disease') :: ['diplopia'] @entity6619 :: ('MESH:D012825', 'Chemical') :: ['silicon']
@entity8924 :: (MESH:D009917,Disease) :: ['Orbital Floor Fracture']
