modification of the lamellar split technique for management of cicatricial entropion

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to evaluate the result of the modified technique in relation to the lamellar split with evertical reposition of anterior lamella technique. The new superficial tarsotomy technique with everting sutures was used in 21 lids, while the original technique was used in 31 lids with cicatricial entropion. A complete success was obtained in the 21 lids treated with the modified technique, while the original technique gave 80.64% as a complete success and 16.13% as a qualified success [an overall success of 96.8%]. Postoperative complications occurred in 19.1% of cases treated with the modified technique, while they occurred in 54.84% treated with the original technique