Simultaneous Upper and Lower Eyelid Reconstruction for Eyelid Defects Following a Dog Bite.
10.3341/jkos.2012.53.4.582
- Author:
Ji Hee CHU
1
;
Jun Hyuk SON
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. sjh@med.yu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Eyelid defect;
Eyelid reconstruction;
Paramedian forehead flap
- MeSH:
Aged;
Animals;
Bites and Stings;
Cheek;
Corneal Perforation;
Cosmetics;
Dogs;
Durapatite;
Eyelids;
Female;
Forehead;
Groin;
Humans;
Hyphema;
Keratitis;
Skin;
Thigh;
Transplants
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2012;53(4):582-587
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: While the principles of eyelid reconstruction are well established, the rapid choice of a method of upper and lower eyelid defect reconstruction is difficult. The authors present a successful case of simultaneous reconstruction of upper and lower eyelid defects with a modified paramedian forehead flap resulting from a dog bite. CASE SUMMARY: The authors report a case of a 77-year-old woman with total hyphema and extensive skin defects involving the forehead, cheek, and upper and lower eyelid resulting from a dog bite. The wound on the left periorbital area was treated with microimplantation and skin grafts from the left thigh and groin. In the weeks following, sequential failure of the flap and skin graft was observed, and exposed keratitis worsened, resulting in corneal perforation. Evisceration with hydroxyapatite implantation and paramedian forehead flap was performed. After 3 weeks, division of the pedicle, transverse division of the flap, and socket reconstruction were performed. CONCLUSIONS: Reconstruction of large, full thickness defects of both upper and lower eyelids with a paramedian forehead flap is associated with a good cosmetic outcome. Paramedian forehead flap should be considered as an effective choice for simultaneous upper and lower eyelid reconstruction.
