A retrospective study of 36 dermal-fat grafts was undertaken to determine the indications as a primary enucleation implant material. Twenty-two patients or 61% required a reoperation in a three-year follow-up period. Sixty-seven percent required secondary prosthetic revision. We do not recommend dermal-fat grafting for routine enucleation due to high reoperation rate and prosthetic revisions.
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