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S Teske

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PubMed1996

Orbital implants.

Several aspects of orbital implants are reviewed. Hydroxyapatite has become one of the most commonly used implants for anophthalmic patients and has many of the characteristics desirable in an implant, although reports of significant complication rates are noted. Recent editorials acknowledge the advancement that hydroxyapatite has given in treating anophthalmic patients but add a note of caution in its extensive use. It may be reasonable to limit the use of hydroxyapatite to patients who are highly motivated. Other recent advances in surgical technique, evaluation, and treatment of complications from hydroxyapatite are discussed. In addition, recent trends in treating orbital fractures are reviewed.

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PubMed1994

Treatment of orbital capillary haemangioma with interferon.

BACKGROUND: Capillary haemangiomas are vascular tumours of childhood characterised by proliferative and involutional phases and affecting 1% to 2% of newborns. Recently, recombinant interferons have been used in the treatment of life and sight threatening complications of these tumours. METHODS: The history, results of examination, investigations, management and outcome of two patients with sight-threatening orbital capillary haemangiomas treated with recombinant interferon alpha-2a and 2b respectively were reviewed. RESULTS: Orbital and systemic lesions displayed good response to interferons. Side effects noted were transient pyrexia and elevated serum aminotransferase levels. Disturbed liver function test results occurred in one case and normalised with temporary cessation of therapy. CONCLUSIONS: The interferons are a useful alternative treatment of orbital capillary haemangioma in selected cases.

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