Composite Graft for Eyelid Reconstruction.
10.3341/jkos.2008.49.12.1996
- Author:
Jong Hun BAIK
1
;
Yoon Duck KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ydkimoph@skku.edu
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Composite graft;
Eyelid reconstruction
- MeSH:
Conjunctiva;
Cosmetics;
Eyelids;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Melanoma;
Transplants
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2008;49(12):1996-2000
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to describe successful reconstruction of upper eyelid defect using a composite graft from the contralateral eyelid. CASE SUMMARY: A 42-year-old-female patient presented with pigmented mass of the left upper tarsoconjunctiva. She underwent tumor resection and eyelid reconstruction with periosteal flap due to recurred malignant melanoma on her left lower conjunctiva 3 years ago. The left upper eyelid was reconstructed using a composite graft from the contralateral upper eyelid. CONCLUSIONS: A satisfactory result, both functionally and cosmetically, was obtained during the follow-up period of 10 months. Composite graft isan ideal option for the reconstruction of eyelid defect which is difficult to correct successfully with other conventional methods. A case of eyelid reconstruction using a composite graft from the contralateral eyelid is herein reported with good functional and cosmetic results.
