Inion cps 1.5 system 7-hole c-plate combined with inion cps 1.5 x 6mm screws was used in orbital reconstruction after orbital tumor resection.The bone flap healed well but second surgery was needed approximately 1 year after postoperatively for removal of eyelid fistula and remaining implant remnants.The primary aim of the first surgery, i.E., acceptable orbital reconstruction, was successfully achieved.However, eyelid fistula developed and a second surgery was needed to get rid of it.The patient had exudate in the outer corner of the eye for approximately 1 year (from 2 weeks postoperatively until the second surgery was finally performed).The development of the observed eyelid fistula may have been related to the used implants (i.E., foreign objects in the body) and/or to the surgery in general.Tissue reactions related to the biodegradable inion implants are rare, but possible.Fluid accumulation is a known adverse event with the bioabsorbable implants, especially if metabolism/vascularity is locally reduced or poor.The degradation related tissue reactions are usually temporary and resolve over time, but may sometimes require second procedure for removal of fluid accumulation, possible granulation / scar tissue, and remaining implant remnants.
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