Management of congenital lacrimal fistula combined with eyelid cosmetic surgery
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2022.02.008
- VernacularTitle:睑部美容手术同期治疗先天性泪囊瘘的效果
- Author:
Yuling HU
1
;
Xiaolei JIN
;
Zuoliang QI
;
Xiaonan YANG
Author Information
1. 中国医学科学院北京协和医学院整形外科医院整形十六科，北京 100144
- Keywords:
Blepharoplasty;
Congenital lacrimal fistula;
Epicanthus;
Blepharoplasty;
Eyelids
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2022;28(2):105-107
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the feasibility and availability of one-stage treatment for congenital lacrimal fistula combined with blepharoplasty and epicanthoplasty.Methods:From November 2014 to March 2021, 6 female patients with congenital lacrimal fistula and epicanthus were treated in the 2nd Department of Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, aged 12-32 years (mean 24 years), including 5 unilateral lacrimal fistula and 1 bilateral.Results:During 3 to 40 months (mean 18 months) of follow-up, the ocular appearances were improved notably and the fistulas were removed completely. There was no secondary infection or cyst occurred, and no ectropion, traction or other deformities. The position of canthus was normal and the shape of canthus was good. The scars in the operation area were inconspicuous.Conclusions:Fistulectomy combined with blepharoplasty and epicanthoplasty can excise congenital lacrimal fistula effectively while improving the ocular appearance by this procedure.
