Osteogenesis in a human hydroxyapatite orbital implant 5.5 years after implantation - 05/09/11
Doi : 10.1016/S0002-9394(00)00555-9
Bryan S Sires, MD, PhD a, b, ⁎ 
, Peter M Benda, MD c
, Peter M Benda, MD c a Department of Ophthalmology (B.S.S.),University of Washington, Seattle USA
b Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (B.S.S.),University of Washington, Seattle, USA
c Department of Pathology (P.M.B.), University of Washington, Seattle, USA
*Inquiries to Bryan S. Sires, MD, PhD, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Box 356485, Seattle, WA 98195-6485 USA; fax: (206) 543-4414
Abstract |
PURPOSE: We report the histological findings of a hydroxyapatite orbital implant 5.5 years after implantation.
METHODS: The hydroxyapatite orbital implant was excised from the left orbit of a 17-year-old female, and it was decalcified and processed for routine light microscopic evaluation.
RESULTS: The implant showed complete fibrovascularization with nearly complete osteogenesis with hematopoiesis.
CONCLUSION: Bone may biointegrate throughout the pores of hydroxyapatite orbital implants.
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 | Supported in part by a departmental award from Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc., New York, New York. |
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Elsevier Science Inc. Tous droits réservés.
Vol 130 - N° 3
P. 368-369 - septembre 2000 Retour au numéro
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