Lid Splitting with Lash Resection for Trichiasis in Long-Standing Leprosy.
- Author:
Sung Yul AHN
1
;
Jong Pill KIM
;
Hyang Joon PARK
Author Information
1. Ahn's Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Korea. pscliahn@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Gray line;
Lash resection;
Lid splitting;
Trichiasis
- MeSH:
Ambulatory Care Facilities;
Cornea;
Electrolysis;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hair Removal;
Humans;
Leprosy*;
Pilot Projects;
Prospective Studies;
Recurrence;
Trichiasis*
- From:Korean Leprosy Bulletin
2015;48(1):31-36
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Trichiasis is the inward inversion of the eyelash, resulting in painful contact with the cornea, which is a common symptom of patients with leprosy seeking treatment in leprosy outpatient clinics. Recurrence rates are high when trichiasis is treated with conventional methods such as epilation and electrolysis. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate prospectively a more aggressive surgical technique, lid splitting with lash resection, for trichiasis in long standing leprosy as a pilot study. METHODS: During the past 10 months, we treated 12 leprosy patients (18 eyelids) for trichiasis by splitting the lid margin at the gray line with resection of the eyelash bearing portion to modify the anterior lamellar repositioning. RESULTS: In all patients, pain disappeared immediately and there were no complications. The low number of patients and relatively short follow-up period are study limitations. CONCLUSION: The lid splitting with lash resection for trichiasis in patients with long standing leprosy is a satisfied treatment method functionally and cosmetically.
