Clinical efficacy of subcutaneous pedicle flap from temporal region in treatment of lower eyelid ectropion

VernacularTitle:颞区皮下蒂皮瓣修复下睑外翻的临床效果观察
Author: Lei YANG ; Liu LIU ; Yong TANG ; Muxin ZHAO ; Zhe YANG ; Yangqun LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Subcutaneous pedicle; Arterial network; Outer canthus; Surgical flap; Lower eyelid ectropion
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2011;17(3):177-179
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate a new method and to observe the clinical effect of repairing the lower eyelid ectropion assisted with the subcutaneous pedicle flap from temporal region. Methods Since 2007, 24 patients with lower eyelid ectropion were treated with the subcutaneous pedicle flap from temporal region which was the donor area without hairs, including 8 cases of scar infection, 6 cases of trauma, and 10 cases of tumor removal. Among the 24 cases of the flap, the maximum area was 5. 5 cm× 1. 5 cm,and the minimum was 4. 0 cm × 1.0 cm. Results All patients were followed up for 6 months to 3 years.All flaps survived completely with excellent texture and appearance. The donor site was hidden and no obvious malformation of the donor site was observed. Conclusions Because the blood supply of flap is reliable and the incision in the donor site is hidden, the subcutaneous pedicle flap from temporal region pedicled with arterial network of the outer canthus is an ideal donor site for repairing the lower eyelid ectropion with full thickness defects.