Sliding Flap for the Wide Upper Eyelid Margin Defect After Cancer Removal
Conclusions:
The sliding flap technique is a minimally invasive and simple procedure for wide eyelid margin reconstruction. However, 2 patients developed eyelid margin irregularities and 1 patient developed keratoconjunctivitis. Those complications might have occurred owing to the condition of posterior lamellar reconstruction. Therefore, for the successful use of a sliding flap for anterior lamellar reconstruction, the form of the eyelid edge and the choice of posterior lamellar reconstruction are key considerations. In future, we plan to establish a better reconstructive technique by accumulating more evidence.
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Technical Strategies Source Type: research
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