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Enucleation, which is defined as the whole globe removal, is a common and sometimes lifesaving procedure in ophthalmology. Enucleation is performed along with primary implant insertion in most cases to maintain the orbital volume and to improve cosmetic outcomes. A good surgical technique is essential to reduce the rate of socket and implant complications.
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Tavakoli, M., Erickson, B., Lee, W.W. (2021). Orbit: Enucleation. In: Rosenberg, E.D., Nattis, A.S., Nattis, R.J. (eds) Operative Dictations in Ophthalmology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53058-7_131
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