Clinical application of horizontal transection of the triangular flap for epicanthal plasty
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-4598.2018.09.014
- VernacularTitle: 改良水平横切去三角瓣法内眦赘皮矫正术的临床应用
- Author:
Zihan XU
1
;
Ronghui FAN
;
Shengzhi MU
;
Zhenxin ZHANG
;
Benfeng WANG
Author Information
1. Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Shanxi Provincial People′s Hospital, Xi′an 710001, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Epicanthus;
Horizontal incisison
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2018;34(9):744-747
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Obiective:To explore the method and clinical effect of epicanthal plasty.
Methods:Transverse incision of epicanthus was applied on the horizontal line of the epicanthus to separate and release the orbicularis oculi muscle and the fibrous tissue and moderately remove the abnormal orbicularis oculi muscle. The redundant triangular flap under the incision was removed, and the superficial ligament of epicanthus was sutured and fixed to the dorsal nasal fascia with 1 stitch, so as to achieve correcting the epicanthus.
Results:The epicanthus of the 121 patients was corrected after the surgery with their lacrimal caruncle exposed. The appearance of the endocanthion is pleasing, the skin of the endocanthion is smooth, the scar is invisible, and the oculi rimae is lengthened 1 to 3 mm.
Conclusions:The operation has achieved a satisfactory effect. Therefore, the horizontal transection to remove the triangular flap is applicable for most epicanthus due to its simplicity and practicality, as well as the invisible scar and simultaneous manipulation with other operations. These features might be significant for a wider clinical application.
