Repair of eyelid defect with a prefabricated flap.
- Author:
Chuan-de ZHOU
1
;
Shen-kai LI
;
Yang-qun LI
;
Zhen-min ZHAO
;
Ming-Yong YANG
;
Wei-qing HUANG
;
Yong TANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Eyelids; abnormalities; surgery; Forehead; Humans; Palate, Hard; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Surgical Flaps
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2003;19(3):190-191
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo introduce a new method for repair of eyelid defects.
METHODSEyelid reconstruction was performed using a prefabricated island flap with an expanded forehead myocutaneous flap and hard palate mucoperiosteal graft.
RESULTSFive patients with congenital or acquired eyelid defects were successfully treated with this method.
CONCLUSIONThe introduced method is rational and practical for clinical applications.
