Frontalis Suspension in Severe Blepharoptosis Using Temporalis Faascia and Tutoplast Dure
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
;
: 733-738, 1999.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-178619
ABSTRACT
Patients with a poor or total absence of levator function require correction of their ptosis by a sling procedure. The aim of the procedure is to utilize the action of the frontalis muscle to mechanically raise a droopy eyelid Frontalis suspension procedure using a temporalis fascia or Tutoplast Dura was performed on 36 ptotic eyelids of 23 patients(age range 2-37 years) with a poor or absent levator function. The author used a surgical technique based on a modified Fox`s method. Satisfactory results were achieved in 42 lids according to the criteria of Jordan after an average follow-up of 23 months. No serious complication was seen immediately postoperative and during the follow-up period. Temporalis fascia and Tutoplast Dura appear to be effective and safe alternative sling materials for frontalis suspension surgery.
Full text:
Available
Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Blepharoptosis
/
Follow-Up Studies
/
Eyelids
/
Fascia
/
Jordan
Type of study:
Observational study
/
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS