Clinical efficacy of early recurrence after skin grafting of lower eyelid ectropion by aptos thread

VernacularTitle:锯齿线悬吊治疗下睑外翻植皮术后早期复发的临床效果
Author: Jianzhuo ZHANG ; Li YU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Lower eyelids ectropion; Skin grafting; Early recurrence; Aptos thread
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2014;20(5):337-339
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the long-time effects of early recurrence treated by aptos thread after skin grafting of lower eyelid ectropion.Methods Eight eyelids of 6 patients with early recurrence after skin grafting of lower eyelid ectropion were reviewed.They were operated between January 2009 and January 2013.Surgeries were done under local anesthesia.Aptos thread was fixed on the deep temporal fascia above the outer canthus and implanted under the orbicularis oculi muscle.Then aptos thread was fixed with the periorbit of inner canthus.Results 8 eyes of 6 patients were followed for 6～12 months.All the patients were satisfied with the good closure function,ideal cosmetic outcome and non-recurrences of lower eyelids extropion.Conclusions The technique of deep temporal fascia and periorbit fixed by aptos thread is an effective method for early recurrence after skin grafting of lower eyelid ectropion.It would be helpful to obtain a lasting post-operative effects.