Reconstruction of the fractured orbit serves to prevent functional and aesthetic posttraumatic
sequels. In 2004, the surgical protocol at our unit was modified with respect to techniques for …

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of a modified porous polyethylene implant in orbital
fracture repair. A porous polyethylene channel implant (PPCI) has internal channels that …

PURPOSE: The use of temporalis myofascial flap (TMF) as a pedicled flap in craniofacial
reconstructive surgery is well established. The transposition of temporalis muscle results in a …

The primary goal of facial aesthetic surgery is to restore, enhance, and rejuvenate the aging
face to a more youthful appearance, achieving balance and harmony. The mental area must …

Purpose: The objectives of this investigation were to assess the weight of the combined
internal orbital contents, to evaluate the ability of common internal orbital reconstruction …

The floor of the orbit is commonly fractured in children and adults. The floor fracture may be
isolated or occur as a component of a panfacial injury. The most frequently encountered …

Reconstruction of skull base defects following tumor resection is of paramount importance in
avoiding serious and life-threatening complications. Cranial base surgery has evolved and …

Zygomaticomaxillary (ZMC) fractures are the second most common facial fractures after
nasal bone fractures. The zygoma, with its location and multiple points of articulations, lends …

Purpose: To compare the outcomes of bioresorbable and permanent implants in the
reconstruction of isolated orbital floor blowout fractures. Methods: Retrospective series of all …

Various materials for the reconstruction of bone defects in orbital floor fractures have been
developed and applied clinically. Recently, reconstruction using polymers, in place of …