Application of Flap in Repairing Defect of Orbital Tumor

Abstract

Introduction: Orbital tumors can extensively damage the upper and lower eyelid, peri-orbital skin, periorbital
peri-bulbar tissue and eyeball. The complete removal of the tumor and the tissue destroyed by the
tumor often leaves a large tissue defect area. Therefore, the application of fl ap in repairing defect after
exenteration of orbital tumor is of paramount importance. The objective of this study is to investigate the
clinical value of skin fl ap in repairing defect after exenteration of orbital tumor.
Methods: From January 2008 to December 2017, there were 101 patients with orbital tumors, including 47
malignant and 54 benign tumors. All patients underwent excision of tumor while skin fl ap was used to repair
tissue defects of different degrees. Postoperative observation showed the survival and functional recovery
of tissue fl ap.
Results: The skin fl aps of the patients were completely alive after operation, the defect was completely
closed, and the fl aps were viable as of color of the fl aps. Quality of life score signifi cantly improved after
flap surgery.
Conclusion: The fl ap is used to repair the skin defect after orbital tumor surgery, which is helpful to improve
the quality of life of patients with orbital tumor.