Surgical correction of cicatricial blepharon deformities

VernacularTitle:眼睑烧伤及创伤后瘢痕畸形的手术治疗
Author: Jie LIU ; Minghuo XU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Cicatrice; Skin flap; Eyelid
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2010;16(5):310-312
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the clinical effects of surgical treatment for varied types of cicatricial blepharon deformities. Methods Eleven patients (16 eyes) suffering from cicatricial blepharon deformities underwent surgical procedures. 4 cases (7 eyes) were treated with free skin flap transfer; 1 case with free skin flap transfer and amniotic membrane grafting, 2 cases with Z plasty; 1 case with pedicled skin flap; 1 case with orbicularis oculi musculocutaneous flap; 1 case (2 eyes) with wedged tarsal excision and blepharoplasty, and 1 case with allografe of keratoconjunctiva and reconstraction of conjunctival sac. Results All of 11 cases (16 eyes) showed satisfactory appearance and eyelid function to certain extent after operations. Conclusion The repair of skin defect and conjunctival sac integrality is the key step in correction of cicatricial blepharon deformities, which may offer good eyelid position and function.