A novel technique to repair orbital roof defects: irradiated homologous cadaveric rib (Tutoplast ®) graft in a recurrent frontal sinus ossifying fibroma. Issue 11 (23rd November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Acharya, Vikas; Ng, Jimmy; Navaratnam, Annakan; Rennie, Catherine; Clarke, Peter
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2022:Issue 11(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-11-23
• Subjects: orbital roof defects -- orbital repair -- Tutoplast -- ossifying fibroma; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac535
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Ossifying fibroma in the fronto-ethmoidal sinuses is a rare, benign condition. In symptomatic cases, surgical excision is often undertaken and bony defects may be repaired using alloplastic grafts. We present a novel method of repairing an orbital roof defect using irradiated homologous cadaveric rib (Tutoplast ®) graft, overlaid with a pericranial flap. The patient made an excellent recovery, concluding that it is a viable and safe option with lower morbidity.