[Congenital clinical anophthalmia and blind microphthalmia].
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| Abstract |
Congenital anophthalmia and blind microphthalmia are very rare conditions and there is no standard treatment available. Various previously reported therapeutical concepts are reviewed. The clinical picture can be divided into three subgroups with different therapeutical options recommended: in microphthalmia the conjunctival sac size is usually normal or slightly decreased. The use of non-expandable conformers is possible with good results. Patients treated with hydrogel expanders can wear a prosthesis earlier and with better cosmetic results. In congenital anophthalmia the conjunctival sac is very small and contracted and patients cannot wear a prosthesis or even a conformer. Hydrogel expander treatment--first for the conjunctival sac and second for the orbit--is the therapeutical option which may lead to good cosmetic results. Children >5 years of age and/or unsuccessful pre-treated cases may benefit from osteotomy to reduce mid-face asymmetry. To attain the main therapeutical goal in this subgroup, the ability to fit a normal prosthesis, a combination of different techniques like hydrogel expanders, dermis fat graft, lid surgery etc. may be necessary.
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| Authors | M P Schittkowski, K K H Gundlach, R F Guthoff |
| Journal | Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft (Ophthalmologe) Vol. 100 Issue 7 Pg. 507-17 (Jul 2003) ISSN: 0941-293X [Print] Germany |
| Vernacular Title | Kongenitaler klinischer Anophthalmus und funktionsloser Mikrophthalmus. Vergleichende Betrachtungen zu unterschiedlichen Therapiekonzepten. |
| PMID | 12920550 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article) |
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