Frontalis Suspension for Blepharoptosis using Palmaris Longus Tendon.
- Author:
Shin Uk KANG
1
;
Won Ryul LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Catholic University, Medical College, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Blepharoptosis*;
Ectropion;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Tendons*
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1988;29(3):393-399
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The authors performed frontalis suspension using palmaris longus tendon in 3 patients, 2 with congenital blepharoptosis and 1 with acquired blepharoptosis. Good results without any complication as undercorrection, overcorrection, irregular lid magin, ectropion were obtained for 5 to 11 months of follow up check.
