Complications of two scleral flaps evisceration technique: analysis of 201 procedures

Abstract

Purpose: To present data on complications after 2 scleral flaps evisceration technique carried out with placement of a spherical porous implant.

Materials and methods: The medical records of all patients who underwent a 2 scleral flap evisceration procedure with placement of a spherical porous implant were retrospectively reviewed.

Results: Two hundred one patients were identified. One hundred eleven were men (55.22%) and 90 were women (44.72%). Ages ranged from 3 to 94 years (mean age, 52 years). Mean follow-up was 31.62 months (range, 3-98 months). All patients received a spherical porous implant. The average diameter of the implant was 20.38 mm (range, 18-22). Minor complication occurred in 16 patients, and major complications were observed in 3 patients.

Conclusion: The 2 scleral flaps evisceration technique is a simple, safe, and useful procedure that enables filling the orbital socket with an adequate orbital implant size.