Sino-Cutaneous Fistula After Using Medpor Implant in Orbital Blowout Fracture

Abstract In surgical repair of orbital fracture, implant materials play an important role in restoring the functional and anatomic structure of the orbit. Alloplastic implant materials are widely used for this surgery, but they have the risk of complications such as infections, pain, and extrusion. Because they are artificial implants, infection can occur more than autologous implants and is the most challenging problem to manage. Sino-cutaneous fistula is a rare complication of chronic sinusitis and it can be caused by this implant materials. The authors report a case of formation of sino-cutaneous fistula after using Medpor (Stryker Co, MI) implant in orbital blowout fracture repair.