Lower eyelid ectropion as a sequela of different underlying diseases in maxillo-facial surgery: diagnostics and treatment approaches

ConclusionLEE constitutes a relevant problem. Due to preexisting canthal ligament laxity in patients undergoing oncologic or traumatic midface surgery, the risk of ectropion has so far been underestimated. Bilamellar approaches in elderly patients are likely to be obligatory in any case.
Source: Journal of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research