Island orbicularis oculis myocutaneous flap from the upper eyelid for lower eyelid reconstruction
Porfiris, E. ; Georgiou, P. ; Popa, C. V. ; Christopoulos, A. ; Sandris, P. ; Sgouras, N.
Springer
Published 1998
Springer
Published 1998
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1435-0130
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Key words Orbicularis oculis ; Myocutaneous flaps ; Lower eyelid reconstruction
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract  An island myocutaneous flap of orbicularis oculis for reconstruction of central lower eyelid defects is presented. This flap is able to cover anterior lamellar defects extending up to 2/3 of the lower eyelid. It is also suitable for full thickness defects when the posterior lamellar involvement is less than 1/3 and can be closed primarily. In our hands this flap proved to be a good alternative to the classic reconstructive methods for the lower eyelid, since in one operation it offers the same skin quality, exactly fitting the defect, with a low complication rate. This reconstructive method for lower eyelid defects is safe, relatively simple and provides good functional and aesthetic results.
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Electronic Resource
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