BACKGROUND: Subbrow blepharoplasty (SBB) has advantages over traditional blepharoplasty in that it results in more natural-looking creases and contours and is more effective for lateral periorbital rejuvenation. However, in older patients with sunken upper eyelid, this procedure might make the superior eyelid sulcus appear worse because the thicker upper eyelid tissue in the subbrow area is replaced by thinner tissue. To overcome this limitation, we developed a de-epithelialized musculocutaneous flap for SBB. METHODS: From August 2016 to January 2018, 13 patients with sunken upper eyelid deformity underwent SBB. For each of these patients, a typical SBB incision was made, but the tissue usually removed in SBB was dissected as a flap based on the branch of the ophthalmic vessel. After elevation, the flap was transposed or folded to correct the sunken deformity. The results were assessed by the patients themselves and by three plastic surgeons at 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 63 years (range, 47–81 years). There were no postoperative complications related to wound dehiscence, hypertrophic scarring, or sensory changes. All patients and plastic surgeons provided scores indicating good to excellent results and were satisfied with the cosmetic outcomes. All patients reported improved functional visual acuity after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Our technique is simple and effectively addresses both sunken upper eyelid deformity and dermatochalasis. Unlike fat or dermofat grafting, our new technique does not require an additional donor site, and it is more reliable in terms of vascularity.
Blepharoplasty ; Cicatrix, Hypertrophic ; Congenital Abnormalities ; Eyelids ; Humans ; Myocutaneous Flap ; Plastics ; Postoperative Complications ; Rejuvenation ; Surgeons ; Tissue Donors ; Transplants ; Visual Acuity ; Wounds and Injuries

Intraorbital wooden foreign bodies may present difficulties in diagnosis due to their radiolucent nature. Delayed recognition and management can cause significant complications. We present a case report that demonstrates these problems and the sequela that can follow. A 56-year-old man presented with a 3-cm laceration in the right upper eyelid, sustained by a slipping accident. After computed tomography (CT) scanning and ophthalmology consultation, which revealed no fractures and suggested only pneumophthalmos, the wound was repaired by a plastic surgery resident. Ten days later, the patient’s eyelid displayed signs of infection including pus discharge. Antibiotics and revisional repair failed to solve the infection. Nearly 2 months after the initial repair, a CT scan revealed a large wooden fragment in the superomedial orbit. Surgical exploration successfully removed the foreign body and inflamed pocket, and the patient healed uneventfully. However, the prolonged intraorbital infection had caused irreversible damage to the superior rectus muscle, with upgaze diplopia persisting 1 year after surgery and only minimal muscle function remaining. We report this case to warn clinicians of the difficulties in early diagnosis of intraorbital wooden foreign bodies and the grave prognosis of delayed management.
Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Delayed Diagnosis ; Diagnosis ; Diplopia ; Early Diagnosis ; Eye Foreign Bodies ; Eye Injuries, Penetrating ; Eyelids ; Foreign Bodies* ; Humans ; Lacerations ; Middle Aged ; Ophthalmology ; Orbit ; Prognosis ; Suppuration ; Surgery, Plastic ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Wounds and Injuries

Facial soft tissue injury due to trauma is common. Severe damage of soft tissue causes functional and cosmetic problems. In the initial evaluation of patients with facial trauma, airway maintenance and respiratory maintenance are the most important. The principles of treatment include adequate irrigation and debridement, primary closure, or secondary wound healing. Postoperative care such as taping, silicone gel sheeting, and sun screening is important to prevent scarring. The scalp and forehead are abundant in blood and can cause severe bleeding. The eyelid is very thin and has a multi-layered structure, requiring accurate suturing and reconstruction of the layers. It is advisable to determine the presence of hematoma in the ear and treat it. When the cheek area is damaged, it is necessary to identify and treat the damage of the parotid gland and the facial nerve branch. The lips should be sewn with the white roll of lip and vermillion.
Cheek ; Cicatrix ; Debridement ; Ear ; Eyelids ; Facial Nerve ; Forehead ; Hematoma ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Lip ; Mass Screening ; Parotid Gland ; Postoperative Care ; Scalp ; Silicon ; Silicones ; Soft Tissue Injuries ; Solar System ; Wound Healing ; Wounds and Injuries

BACKGROUND: Conventional correction of malunioned zygoma requires complete regional exposure through a bicoronal flap combined with a lower eyelid incision and an upper buccal sulcus incision. However, there are many potential complications following bicoronal incisions, such as infection, hematoma, alopecia, scarring and nerve injury. We have adopted a zygomaticofrontal suture osteotomy technique using transconjunctival incision with lateral paracanthal extension. We performed a retrospective review of clinical cases underwent correction of malunioned zygoma with the approach to evaluate outcomes following this method. METHODS: Between June 2009 and September 2015, corrective osteotomies were performed in 14 patients with malunioned zygoma by a single surgeon. All 14 patients received both upper gingivobuccal and transconjunctival incisions with lateral paracanthal extension. The mean interval from injury to operation was 16 months (range, 12 months to 4 years), and the mean follow-up was 1 year (range, 4 months to 3 years). RESULTS: Our surgical approach technique allowed excellent access to the infraorbital rim, orbital floor, zygomaticofrontal suture and anterior surface of the maxilla. Of the 14 patients, only 1 patient suffered a complication—oral wound dehiscence. Among the 6 patients who received infraorbital nerve decompression, numbness was gradually relieved in 4 patients. Two patients continued to experience persistent numbness. CONCLUSION: Transconjunctival incision with lateral paracanthal extension combined with upper gingivobuccal sulcus incision offers excellent exposure of the zygoma-orbit complex, and could be a valid alternative to the bicoronal approach for osteotomy of malunioned zygoma.
Alopecia ; Cicatrix ; Conjunctiva ; Decompression ; Eyelids ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hematoma ; Humans ; Hypesthesia ; Maxilla ; Methods ; Orbit ; Osteotomy* ; Retrospective Studies ; Sutures ; Wounds and Injuries ; Zygoma* ; Zygomatic Fractures

PURPOSE: Folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma is a rare cutaneous hamartoma consisting of dilated folliculosebaceous units invested in mesenchymal elements. There is no report of folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma case occurred in the eyelid. We report here on this case along with a review of the relevant literature. CASE SUMMARY: 72-year-old female visited for the complaint of a mass in right upper eyelid. The mass was 1.9 × 1.2 cm sized and palpated in the subcutaneous level of right upper eyelid. The mass was not tender and had hardness like rubber. It was covered by skin without adhesion but fixed on the upper tarsal plate. Turning the eyelid inside out, it was found that the upper tarsal plate was penetrated by the mass. There was no specific finding except both cataract by other ophthalmic examination. The paranasal sinus computed tomography finding was well demarcated 0.9 cm sized mass with calcification. The excisional biopsy was performed for diagnosis and treatment. In pathologic finding, various sized normal sebaceous lobules were connected with the dilated follicles through the sebaceous canal and formed infundibular structure. There were sclerosing collagen, adipose cells and vessels between follicles and sebaceous lobules. So it was compatible with folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma. 18 months later, there was no recurrence and wound was clear. CONCLUSIONS: Folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma of the eye lid is rare disease, and differential diagnosis is necessary in patient with mass of eyelid.
Aged ; Biopsy ; Cataract ; Collagen ; Diagnosis ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Eyelids* ; Female ; Hamartoma* ; Hardness ; Humans ; Rare Diseases ; Recurrence ; Rubber ; Skin ; Wounds and Injuries

In Korea, lateral canthoplasty, along with medial epicanthoplasty, has become popular over the past years to widen the horizontal length of the palpebral fissure. However, the effect of the surgery differs greatly depending on the shape and structure of the eyes. If over-widened, complications such as eversion, scarring, and conjunctival exposure may occur. Thus, the author of this study suggests a more effective and safe method for lateral canthal lengthening that causes minimal complications. A total of 236 patients underwent lateral canthoplasty between July 2007 and December 2015. For each patient, a triangular flap 4-5 mm away from the lateral canthus was elevated and rotated 45 degrees laterally while the continuity of the lower eyelid gray line was maintained. A new lateral canthus was created by fixating the rotation flap to the lateral orbital rim with minimal skin trimming and tension-free sutures, preventing relapse and maintaining a triangular shape. In more than 95% of cases, effective and satisfactory extension was achieved. On average, a 3 mm extension of the lateral canthus was achieved. There were minor complications such as wound dehiscence, webbing, and scarring, which were easily corrected. The author not only extended the lateral canthus 3-4 mm laterally but also maintained the continuity of the gray line on the lower lid as a more natural-looking triangular shape, while minimizing complications such as webbing and conjunctival exposure.
Cicatrix ; Eyelids ; Humans ; Korea ; Lacrimal Apparatus ; Methods ; Orbit ; Recurrence ; Skin ; Sutures ; Wounds and Injuries

The use of high-pressure air instruments has become more common. Consequently, there have been a number of cases of orbital emphysema caused by contact with high-pressure air. In this case, a 62-year-old male patient visited an emergency medical center after his left eye was shot by an air compressor gun that was used to wash cars. Lacerations were observed in the upper and lower eyelids of his left eye. Radiological examinations revealed orbital emphysema, optic nerve transection, pneumocephalus, and subcutaneous emphysema in the face, neck, shoulder, and mediastinum. Canalicular injury repair was performed, and the emphysema resolved. However, there was near-complete vision loss in the patient's left eye. Because most optic nerve transections occur after a severe disruption in bone structure, pure optic nerve transections without any injury of the bone structure, as in the present case, is extremely rare.
Compressed Air ; Emergencies ; Emphysema ; Eyelids ; Humans ; Lacerations ; Male ; Mediastinum ; Middle Aged ; Neck ; Optic Nerve Injuries* ; Optic Nerve* ; Orbit ; Pneumocephalus ; Shoulder ; Subcutaneous Emphysema

OBJECTIVETo investigate the application of pedicled expanded flaps for the reconstruction of facial soft tissue defects.

METHODSThe expanded skin flaps, pedicled with orbicularis oculi muscle, submental artery, the branch of facial artery, superficial temporal artery, interior upper arm artery, had similar texture and color as facial soft tissue. The pedicled expanded flaps have repaired the facial soft tissue defects.

RESULTSBetween Jan. 2003 to Dec. 2013, 157 cases with facial soft tissue defects were reconstructed by pedicled expanded flaps. Epidermal necrosis happened at the distal end of 8 expanded flaps, pedicled with interior upper arm artery(4 cases), orbicularis oculi muscle(3 cases) and submental artery(1 case), which healed spontaneously after dressing. All the other flaps survived completely with similar color and inconspicuous scar. 112 cases were followed up for 8 months to 8 years. Satisfactory results were achieved in 75 cases. 37 cases with hypertrophic scar at incisions need secondary operation.

CONCLUSIONSIsland pedicled expanded flap with similar texture and color as facial soft tissue is suitable for facial soft tissue defects. The facial extra-incision and large dog-ear deformity could be avoided.

Cicatrix, Hypertrophic ; surgery ; Eyelids ; Face ; surgery ; Facial Muscles ; Humans ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; Skin Pigmentation ; Soft Tissue Injuries ; surgery ; Surgical Flaps ; blood supply

Apraxia of eyelid opening (AEO) is a syndrome characterized by the patient's difficulty in initiating eyelid elevation spontaneously. Most of the reported cases were associated with extrapyramidal diseases. We report a case of AEO presented after traumatic brain injury, not with extrapyramidal diseases, and improved by dopaminergic treatment. A 49-year-old man underwent a traffic accident and was transferred to the emergency room in an unconscious state. Brain computed tomography (CT) revealed a subdural and epidural hemorrhage at right temporal and bilateral frontal lobes, and he received burr-hole trephination. After receiving comprehensive treatment including occupational therapy, cognition and mobility gradually improved, but he could not open his eyes voluntarily. With dopaminergic treatment (levodopa/benserazide 200/50 mg), he started to open his eyes spontaneously, especially when eating and undergoing physical training. This case showed that AEO may occur after brain injury and that dopaminergic treatment is beneficial also in AEO patients without extrapyramidal diseases.
Accidents, Traffic ; Apraxias* ; Brain ; Brain Injuries* ; Cognition ; Eating ; Emergency Service, Hospital ; Eyelids* ; Frontal Lobe ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Occupational Therapy ; Trephining ; Unconsciousness

Eyelids ; surgery ; Fracture Fixation, Internal ; methods ; Humans ; Maxillofacial Injuries ; surgery ; Orbit ; surgery ; Scalp ; surgery ; Skull Fractures ; surgery ; Surgical Procedures, Operative ; methods