Integrated hydroxyapatite implant and non-integrated implants in enucleated Asian patients

Abstract

Introduction: This study compares the outcome and complications of integrated hydroxyapatite implant and non-integrated orbital implants following enucleation in Asian patients. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study of enucleated patients with coralline hydroxyapatite implants versus non-integrated implants (acrylic, glass and silicone) at the Singapore National Eye Centre from January 1991 to December 2000. The outcomes measured were implant migration, extrusion, socket infection, conjunctival dehiscence and implant exposure. Statistical analysis was done using the 2-sample t-test. Results: Twenty-one patients had the hydroxyapatite implant and 38 non-integrated implants (27 ..