Repair of Cicatricial Entropion of Upper Eyelids

Authors:
  • RDRichard K. Dortzbach
    Richard K. Dortzbach
  • ACAlston Callahan
    Alston Callahan
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Abstract
Four surgical techniques, utilizing mucous membrane grafts, collagen film, and eyelid structures anterior to the tarsal plate, are designed to correct severe cicatricial entropion resulting from (1) severe contraction of the tarsoconjunctiva, (2) tarsal scar involving the eyelid margin only, (3) loss of tarsi, and (4) levator resection for ptosis correction by the conjunctival approach. Adapting the surgical procedure to the specific type of deformity present produced satisfactory cosmetic and functional results and improved vision.