Clinical observation on treatment semiptosis of upper eyelid by pleating of levator palpebrae superioris
- VernacularTitle:提上睑肌腱膜折叠术治疗轻中度上睑下垂临床观察
- Author:
Yinbo LU
;
Yonghua TANG
;
Lijiao WEI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
semiptosis of upper eyelid/surgery;
pleating of levator palpebrae superioris
- From:
Ophthalmology in China
1994;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the clinical curative effect of pleating of levator palpebrae superioris in treating semiptosis. Design Retrospective case series. Participants Forty-three eyes from 30 patients with semiptosis of upper eyelid. Methods By using pleating of levator palpebrae superioris through the skin,isolating the levator muscle was skipped in rectification. Position of upper eyelid-margin before and after operation was observed. Main Outcome Measures The position change of upper eyelid-margin in the first position of eye in 3-6 months after surgery. Results The mean follow-up period was 13.1 months (6 months to 2 years),26 cases (39 eyes) got cured with normal eyelid-margin position,3 patients were below rectification and 1 patient over-rectification. Conclusion Pleating of levator palpebrae superioris is suitable for the treatment of semiptosis of upper eyelid.
