After Enucleation Vol. Complications, such as exposure, ptosis, and infection, may occur after implantation. Controversy continues regarding the rate of complications with newer implants in the pediatric population. Objective To examine the effects of orbital implants on children whose eyes have been enucleated. Conclusions Orbital implantation after enucleation is successful in the pediatric population.
Complications are minimal.
Hydroxyapatite implants were not associated with unacceptable complications in this pediatric population. Dr Christmas is a fellow at the Heed Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, through 2000. Accepted for publication April 24, 1999. All rights reserved.