Orbitalization of Ethmoidal Sinus With Stacked Cross-linked Acellular Dermal Matrix: A New Strategy to Reconstruct Medial Orbital Wall Fracture.

BACKGROUND

The use of an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has not been reported in medial orbital wall fracture reconstruction previously. This study aimed to share our early experience with the cross-linked ADM as an allograft material for medial orbital wall reconstruction.

METHODS

In this study, the author evaluated the medical records and serial facial computed tomography scans of 27 patients with pure medial orbital wall fractures reconstructed by a single surgeon between May 2021 and March 2023. The author routinely approached the medial orbital wall with a retrocaruncular incision. Five out of 27 patients were reconstructed with trimmed, multiple folded, 1.0-mm-thick cross-linked ADM (MegaDerm; L&C Bio, South Korea).

RESULTS

All cases reconstructed with cross-linked ADM improved clinically and radiologically without complications. The serial computed tomography findings revealed that implanted cross-linked ADM successfully covered the defect while providing a significant volumizing effect.

CONCLUSIONS

This is the first study to show the efficacy of cross-linked ADM for orbital medial wall fracture reconstruction. Our strategy of orbitalization of ethmoidal sinus with stacked cross-linked ADM would be an excellent surgical option.