Results of using lyophilized fascia lata for frontalis sling.

ABSTRACT

This is the first study and report on the effect of lyophilized allogenic fascia lata as the suspension material in the frontalis sling operation. The total cases were 17 eyes. The follow up period from 6 months to 18 months revealed that there were no infection, nor evidence of tissue rejection or granuloma. Post failure due to slippage in two cases was noted within the first few months. All the remaining cases achieved satisfactory cosmetic and functional results.