RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 MR Imaging of Progressive Enhancement of a Bioceramic Orbital Prosthesis: An Indicator of Fibrovascular Invasion
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP E8
OP E9
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A1945
VO 32
IS 1
A1 Barnwell, J.D.
A1 Castillo, M.
YR 2011
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/32/1/E8.abstract
AB SUMMARY: The physical properties of bioceramics have made them ideal for a variety of prosthetic devices. Their porous structure allows fibrovascular tissue to invade the implant and secure it and provides a surface for muscular attachment. This process has been well-documented in animal studies; however, this case report describes the periodic imaging changes seen in a 67-year-old man following placement of a bioceramic orbital prosthesis.