Transfer of modified ladder-shaped frontalis muscle flap for treatment of blepharoptosis
- VernacularTitle:梯形额肌瓣转移治疗上睑下垂
- Author:
Yeyang LI
;
Min LIANG
;
Jinlun WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Blepharoptosis;
Ladder shaped frontalis flap
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To improve the therapeutic effects and to prevent the recurrence of the blepharoptosis. Methods The frontalis muscle was cut to form the ladder shaped frontalis muscle flaps, which was than were transferred under the orbicularis to touch the tarsus with its broad lower part perfectly. The flap was sutured with the tarsus directly. Results All blepharoptosis of twenty four eyes in sixteen patients were treated with excellent results in function and cosmetic appearance. The upper eyelids could be closed effectively. There were no any recurrence and complications in this group. Conclusions The transfer of the ladder shaped frontalis muscle flaps applied in this group benefits the moving of upper eyelid because of its effectiveness in contraction and stable suture with the tarsus. It is more suitable for the treatment of severe blepharoptosis.
