Nouvelle technique de tarsotomie dans le traitement du trichiasis post trachomateux: a propos de 3000 cas

ABSTRACT

Transverse tarsotomy and lid margin rotation is a simple method that is effective in repositioning the entropion lid without requiring external incisions or grafting. We report the results of this procedure in 3000 lids of 2000 patients with trachomatous trichiasis, from the south of Tunisia. We obtain excellent cosmetic and functional results, 97% of success rate. We recommend it as the initial procedure and in second intention