ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate a method for upper cicatricial ectropion correction using a rotated orbicularis oculi myocutaneous flap in the unsatisfied pre-operative construction of double eyelid.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>In construction of double eyelid, orbicularis oculi myocutaneous flap made by relaxed skin and orbicularis oculi was used to correct ectropion.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>From Feb. 2003 to Dec. 2005, the authors performed correction of ectropion for 13 patients. All of these patients were followed up, and the period ranged from 2 weeks to 6 months. All of these patients received good results except one. It was corrected again for the flattening of the pedicle 6 months later.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Orbicularis oculi myocutaneous flap has a rich blood supply. The ratio of its length and width can be made to 6:1, and it can be transferred flexibly. In addition, the incision of the donor site is hidden in fold of double eyelid.</p>