Clinical observation of orbicularis muscle shortening improved treatment for senile entropion

VernacularTitle:眼轮匝肌缩短改良术治疗老年性下眼睑内翻的疗效观察
Author: Xiao-Zhan, ZHANG ; Peng, LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: orbicularis muscle shortening; improved surgery; senile entropion
From: International Eye Science 2014;(9):1728-1729
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: To analyze the clinical results of orbicularis muscle shortening surgery and eyelid skin orbicularis muscle resection for senile entropion.
●METHODS: From January 01, 2006 to December 31, 2012, senile patients with lower eyelid were divided into two groups according to different surgical methods. Group A with the orbicularis muscle shortening improved operation in 20 cases (38 eyes), group B used the eyelid skin orbicularis muscle resection in 21 cases (36 eyes). The effects of surgery were followed-up postoperatively.
●RESULTS: Patients were followed up for 1 - 2a, 20 patients ( 38 eyes ) in group A were cured without recurrence; 7 eyes recurred in group B, the recurrence rate was 19%, the recurrence rate after surgery both groups were statistically significant (P<0. 05).
●CONCLUSlON: The effect of orbicularis muscle shortening improved operation for senile entropion is good and stable.