Eyelid retractor surgery as an adjunct to cicatricial ectropion repair

Purpose : To evaluate the effectiveness of eyelid retractor repair in cicatricial ectropion of the lower eyelid. Methods : The study design was a prospective case series. One hundred and twenty eight eyelids were operated on in 100 consecutive patients with cicatricial ectropion. All patients underwent lower eyelid retractor repair via a conjunctival approach combined with skin replacement to the anterior lamella with or without a horizontal lid tightening procedure. When only medial ectropion was present, a medial‐based transpositional skin flap was used to repair the anterior lamella (26 eyelids). The remaining eyelids with ectropion involving all or most of the eyelid underwent upper‐to‐lower eyelid lateral‐based transpositional skin flap repair (92 eyelids), or full thickness free skin grafting (10 eyelids). Horizontal lid tightening was performed by lateral canthoplasty in 123 eyelids. Results : Relief of cicatricial ectropion symptoms was reported in 90% of patients overall. A normal punctum position was achieved in 70% of eyelids, overall, and was highest (88%) with a medial‐based transpositional skin flap. Conclusions : Eyelid retractor repair combined with skin replacement and horizontal lid shortening is an effective procedure for cicatricial ectropion.     

Levator aponeurosis sandwich flap for reconstruction of upper eyelid defect

A 72-year-old woman suffered from a sebaceous gland carcinoma on her left upper eyelid. The tumour was 13 × 5 mm without metastasis. The tumour was excised with a 5-mm safety margin, resulting in a large, full-thickness defect in which almost all of the tarsal plate, approximately half of the orbicularis oculi muscle, and part of the levator aponeurosis were lost. Reconstruction of the upper eyelid was successfully performed with a levator aponeurosis sandwich flap, upon which the posterior lamella was covered by a free tarsal graft with medial and lateral periosteal flaps, and a skin graft from the contralateral upper eyelid for the anterior lamella. No lagophthalmos was demonstrated after the operation. Six months postoperatively, there was no tumour recurrence, no ocular complications, and good cosmetic results.     

Levator Aponeurosis Sandwich Flap for Reconstruction of Upper Eyelid Defect

A 72-year-old woman suffered from a sebaceous gland carcinoma on her left upper eyelid. The tumour was 13 × 5 mm without metastasis. The tumour was excised with a 5-mm safety margin, resulting in a large, full-thickness defect in which almost all of the tarsal plate, approximately half of the orbicularis oculi muscle, and part of the levator aponeurosis were lost. Reconstruction of the upper eyelid was successfully performed with a levator aponeurosis sandwich flap, upon which the posterior lamella was covered by a free tarsal graft with medial and lateral periosteal flaps, and a skin graft from the contralateral upper eyelid for the anterior lamella. No lagophthalmos was demonstrated after the operation. Six months postoperatively, there was no tumour recurrence, no ocular complications, and good cosmetic results.     

Total lower lid reconstruction:clinical outcomes of utilizing three-layer flap and graft in one session

METHODS: Seventeen patients with total or near total lower eyelid defect were included. The defects were reconstructed in three layers. Posterior lamella was reconstructed by using tarsoconjunctival free graft from the ipsilateral upper lid and periosteal flap from lateral orbital rim. Mobilization of residual orbicularis muscle provided a rich blood supply; and the anterior lamella was reconstructed by skin flap prepared from upper lid blepharoplasty as a one-pedicular or bipedicular bucket handle flap.RESULTS: The cause of lower eyelid defect was basal cell carcinoma in 15 patients and trauma in two of them. No intraoperative and postoperative complication occurred. Patients were followed from 10 to 15mo postoperatively. Cosmetic results were favorable in all patients and we had acceptable functional results. Thickness of the reconstructed tissue was a concern in early postoperative period.CONCLUSION:Three-layer lower lid reconstruction in one session is an effective technique for total lower lid reconstruction with minimal complications and acceptable functional and aesthetic outcomes and can be considered as a safe alternative for the preexisting techniques.     

风筝皮瓣修复眼睑前层及中面部皮肤缺损

目的 评价风筝皮瓣修复合并或不合并中面部皮肤缺损的眼睑前层缺损的疗效.方法 自2008年1月至2010年3月,以面部皮下组织为蒂,设计"风筝"皮瓣,联合或不联合硬腭黏膜移植,修复合并或不合并中面部皮肤缺损的眼睑缺损共10例.眼睑前层或和中面部皮肤缺损面积为(1.2～6.5)cm2、(0.7～4.0)cm2.其中下眼睑中央水平方向4/5、垂直方向完全全层缺损合并颧颊部皮肤缺损1例,下睑内侧水平方向1/2、垂直方向完全全层缺损、下泪小点下泪小管缺损合并中面部皮肤缺损1例,下睑水平及垂直方向均完全全层缺损合并下泪小点及下泪小管缺损1例,上下睑水平方向完全、垂直方向1/3全层缺损合并上下泪小点泪小管缺损1例,下睑中央水平方向4/5、垂直方向完全全层缺损合并颧颊部皮肤缺损1例,全上眼睑前层及颞部皮肤缺损1例,下睑内侧水平方向1/3、垂直方向1/5前层缺损1例,上下睑中央水平方向2/3、上睑垂直方向1/3,下睑垂直方向2/3全层缺损1例,上下睑内侧1/3前层及内呲内侧皮肤缺损合并上下泪小点缺损1例,外眦外侧前层及颞部皮肤缺损1例.结果 皮瓣均无张力修复缺损,皮瓣及硬腭黏膜均全部成活,眼睑外形、功能完全恢复.结论 风筝皮瓣是修复眼睑缺损及面部皮肤缺损的良好方法.

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Objective To evaluate the effect of rehabilitating the anterior 1amella of eyelids and midfacial skin defects with kite flap.Methods From January 2008 to March 2010,with or without combination of a hard palate mucosal grafts,the kite flap on a subcutaneous pedicle have been used to repair defect in the anterior lamella of eyelids and midfacial skin in 10 patients.The area of the defect in the anterior lamella of eyelids and midfacial skin ranged from(1.2～6.5)×(0.8～4)cm.Among them,defects span central 4/5 in horizontal direction and complete in vertical direction in full-thickness lower eyelid and partes zygomatica skin in 2 patient,medial 1/2 in horizontal direction and complete in vertical direction and puncta and canaliculus in full-thickness lower eyelid and midface skin in 1 patient,complete lower eyelid and inferior puncta and canaliculus in 1 patient,complete in horizontal direction and 1/3 in vertical direction and puncta and canaliculus both in full-thickness upper and lower eyelids in 1 patient,complete anterior layer of upper eyelid and temples skin in 1 patient,medial 1/3 in horizontal direction and 1/5 in vertical direction in the anterior lamella of lower eyelid in 1 patient,central 2/3 in horizontal direction and 1/3 in vertical direction in full-thickness upper eyelid,and central 2/3 in horizontal direction and 2/3 in vertical direction in full-thickness lower eyelid in 1 patient,medial 1/3 of anterior lamella and puncta and canaliculus both in upper and lower eyelid and inside skin of medial canthus in 1 patient,outside skin of outer canthus and temples skin in 1 patient.Results All flaps and hard palate mucosal grafts were survived.All defects were repaired without tention.The cosmetic appearance and function of eyelids rehabilitated.Conclusions The kite flap provides a competitive method for repairing the anterior lamella of eyelids and facial skin defects.     

采用180°旋转皮瓣修复眼睑肿物切除术后眼睑皮肤缺损的临床研究

目的　探讨采用180°旋转皮瓣修复眼睑肿物切除术后眼睑皮肤缺损的安全性和有效性。方法　回顾性分析29例38眼采用180°旋转皮瓣修复眼睑肿物切除术后造成的眼睑皮肤缺损患者。术中按照标记线切除肿物后,在肿物一侧或两侧标记松弛的上睑或下睑皮肤量,按照重睑或眼袋延长线切开皮肤,在靠近皮肤缺损区的上方或下方留5 mm左右宽的蒂,分离皮瓣,并带有少量的眼轮匝肌,然后将皮瓣旋转180°,修剪皮瓣后间断缝合,再连续缝合供皮区皮肤切口。术后加压包扎48 h。对术后外观和皮瓣的存活情况进行连续性观察。结果　所有180°旋转皮瓣均在眼睑缺损区良好存活,不需要打包加压,而且皮瓣收缩量低,术后手术瘢痕相对隐蔽。2眼皮瓣在术后早期出现皮瓣尖端发黑;多数皮瓣蒂部早期存在轻度猫耳现象,术后3个月猫耳逐渐平复,除1眼术后6个月因上睑皮肤松弛和猫耳现象而行上睑成形术外,其余患者均无需二次手术。结论　180°旋转皮瓣手术操作相对简单,可避免发生眼睑外翻、变形等并发症,是眼睑前层缺损修复的备选方法。     

Free tarsal graft combined with skin transposition flap for full-thickness lower eyelid reconstruction

We present the surgical outcome in a series of 4 patients with large full-thickness eyelid defects after basal cell carcinoma excision. The patients underwent reconstructive eyelid surgery using autogenous free tarsal grafts combined with a skin transposition flap from the upper eyelid. Two female and 2 male patients ranging in age from 44 years to 85 years were treated. In all 4 cases, posterior lamellae were reconstructed using a free tarsal graft, and the outer lamella was developed with a transposition skin flap from the upper eyelid. The skin flap provided adequate vascular support in all cases. Follow up of 10 months to 20 months showed a good outcome in all patients. Reconstruction of full thickness eyelid defects after extensive tumor excision requires reforming of the anterior and posterior lamella. Whereas the Hughes or Cutler Beard techniques for eyelid reconstruction require a 2-step approach with occlusion of the eye for at least 1 week, reconstruction with a free tarsal graft is a 1-stage procedure and does not entail eye occlusion. Autogenous tarsus as a free graft proves to be a simple procedure for posterior lamella substitution in lower eyelid surgery, especially in combination with a skin transposition flap from the upper eyelid.     

Partial and Total Reconstruction of the Lower Eyelid

Our techniques for reconstruction of the lower lid are based on the maintenance of tarsal support in the reconstructed lid. The surgical approach is dictated by the position and extent of the defect produced by tumor excision. Lysis of the extension of the lateral canthal ligament to the lower lid allows closure of small, full-thickness defects. Mobilization of tarsal remnants by temporal advancement flaps provides for closure of larger defects. An advancement flap of split-thickness upper lid tarsus is combined with a pedicle flap of skin from the upper lid for total lower lid reconstruction.     

Reconstruction of large upper eyelid defects with a free tarsal plate graft and a myocutaneous pedicle flap plus a free skin graft

Purpose: To review and present the results of a one-step method employing a free tarsal plate graft and a myocutaneous pedicle flap plus a free skin graft for reconstruction of large upper eyelid defects after tumour surgery.Methods: This was a retrospective case-series of 8 patients who underwent reconstruction of the upper eyelid after tumour removal. The horizontal defect involved 50–75% of the lid (3 pts.), more than 75% (3 pts.), and more than 75% plus the lateral canthus (2 pts.). The posterior lamella was reconstructed with contralateral upper eyelid tarsal plate. The anterior lamella was reconstructed with a laterally based myocutaneous pedicle flap in 7 patients, leaving a raw surface under the brow which was covered with a free skin graft. In 1 patient with little skin left under the brow, the anterior lamella was reconstructed with a bi-pedicle orbicularis muscle flap together with a free skin graft.Results: All patients healed without necrosis, did not suffer from lagophthalmos, achieved reasonable cosmesis, and did not need lubricants. In one patient, a contact lens was necessary for three weeks because of corneal erosion. One patient still needs a contact lens 3 months after excision to avoid eye discomfort.Conclusion: Large upper eyelid defects can be reconstructed with a free tarsal plate graft and a laterally based myocutaneous pedicle flap in combination with a free skin graft. Two-step procedures can probably be avoided in most cases.     

The maximal Hughes procedure

PURPOSE: To describe the use of oblique medial and lateral periosteal flaps with the Hughes tarsoconjunctival flap for the repair of maximal defects of the lower eyelid. METHODS: A small prospective case series of eight patients requiring lower eyelid reconstruction following with maximal defect of the lower eyelid. The patients underwent a Hughes tarsoconjunctival advancement combined with oblique medial and lateral periosteal flaps, and were assessed for aesthetic outcome and surgical complications. RESULTS: All patients had uncomplicated surgery. Outcomes assessed included corneal protection, eye closure, lower eyelid retraction, complications, and patient satisfaction. Eyelid contour and protection was excellent in all patients. Postoperatively, one patient had mild lower eyelid retraction, and in a second patient, medial ectropion with mild lower eyelid retraction developed that required subsequent revision. CONCLUSIONS: The maximal Hughes procedure is a safe and effective procedure that may be performed with patients under local anesthesia and may avoid the need for more extensive techniques for surgical repair of maximal defects of the lower eyelid.     

Lower eyelid reconstruction by tarsal transposition.

We reconstructed the lower eyelids of 13 patients using a tarsoconjunctival flap from the upper eyelid. The laterally based pedicle flap permitted a one-stage repair without prolonged occlusion of the eye. The technique was best suited to lesions involving the lateral aspect of the lower eyelid, but can be applied to lesions of the central and medial eyelid. The functional and cosmetic results were equal or superior to tarsoconjunctival advancement flaps.     

Lateral palpebral tendon repair for lower eyelid ectropion

A dehiscence of the lateral palpebral tendon may cause laxity of the eyelid and result in lower eyelid ectropion. In this study lateral palpebral tendon reconstruction was performed on 45 eyelids with ectropion and lateral palpebral tendon laxity. A periosteal flap from the lateral orbital rim was used to replace the attenuated tendon. After a mean follow-up of 16 months, 91% (41 of 45) of the eyelids had acceptable cosmetic and functional results. Included in this group were 16 eyelids with mild residual ectropion. The use of a periosteal flap to replace an attenuated lateral palpebral tendon has several advantages. The periosteal flap is readily available, strong, and autogenous. The lateral canthus is pulled posteriorly and laterally keeping the eyelid against the globe. Lastly, the procedure may be repeated or combined with other ectropion procedures.     

Anchored flaps in post-Mohs reconstruction of the lower eyelid,cheek, and lateral canthus: avoiding eyelid distortion

PURPOSE: To describe a system of post-Mohs reconstruction that addresses lower eyelid susceptibility to unopposed tractional, cicatricial, and gravitational forces. Large flaps are anchored to fixed tissue to avoid transmitting flap tension to the eyelids. METHODS: This is a retrospective, cohort study drawn from approximately 40 patients with post-Mohs defects of the nonmarginal lower eyelid, cheek, and lateral canthus. Surgical intervention involved horizontally oriented, relaxed skin tension line-designed advancement flaps, usually with eyelid margin stabilization. The use of anchoring sutures and any requirement for flap-graft combinations were based on defect size and the elasticity of adjacent tissues. RESULTS: Anchoring eyelid and cheek flaps to underlying periosteum permitted broad flap dissection and advancement without distortion, as the semimobile eyelid and canthi were protected from the resulting flap tension. Anticipated defect size limits for flap reconstruction often were exceeded. Defects too broad for flap reconstruction alone could be downsized, leaving a relatively small area for graft resurfacing. CONCLUSIONS: Anchored cheek flaps extend recognition of the continuity of the lower eyelid and midface to the primary reconstruction of tumor-free defects, and they address the relation by restoring deep attachments that minimize eyelid and canthal dystopia.     

Comparison of conjunctival autograft and conjunctival transposition flap techniques in primary pterygium surgery

Purpose

To investigate and compare the efficacy of conjunctival autograft and conjunctival transpositional flap for the treatment of primary pterygium surgery.

带滑车上动脉前额部皮瓣修复上睑缺损

目的 探讨采用带滑车上动脉前额部皮瓣法修复上睑缺损的效果.方法 7例上睑全层缺损采用带滑车上动脉前额部皮瓣进行修复,术后随访6 ～ 24个月观察其临床效果.结果 皮瓣全部成活,颜色、质地与周围皮肤相近,上睑部无明显臃肿,睁眼、闭眼活动自如,无眼部不适感.皮瓣蒂部及额部植皮区无明显瘢痕增生.结论 在上睑缺损的修复中使用带滑车上动脉的前额部皮瓣对于功能和外形都有良好的改善作用.     

Canthus-sparing ectropion repair

PURPOSE: To describe a novel surgical technique for lower eyelid ectropion repair that avoids canthotomy and cantholysis and can be used in combination with external levator repair and/or in combination with blepharoplasty. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of lower eyelid procedures with the use of the canthus-sparing technique between January 1, 1998, and December 31, 1999, was performed. The canthus-sparing approach was used in 198 eyelid procedures for the correction of lower eyelid ectropion. Seventy-four (37.4%) procedures involved the correction of lower eyelid ectropion alone and 25 (12.6%) procedures involved the correction of lower eyelid ectropion during upper eyelid small-incision external levator repair. In these cases, an incision was made lateral to the lateral canthus and a periosteal flap was created at the lateral orbital rim. The inferior crus of the lateral canthal tendon was then attached to this full-thickness elevated periosteum. Twenty (10.1%) procedures involved the correction of ectropion during upper blepharoplasty and 79 (39.9%) procedures involved the correction of ectropion during combined upper eyelid ptosis repair and blepharoplasty. In these cases, the inferior crus of the lateral canthal tendon was attached to a periosteal flap created through the lateral portion of the blepharoplasty incision. RESULTS: The mean age of patients undergoing ectropion repair was 74.3+/-9.3 years (range, 42-93 years). The average duration of symptoms (most commonly tearing and/or ocular irritation) was 20+/-14 months (range, 3-84 months). Recurrences of lower eyelid ectropion or symptoms occurred in 4 (2%) eyelids. The average follow-up interval was 54+/-65 days (range, 3-330 days). CONCLUSIONS: The canthus-sparing approach to ectropion repair promotes a secure adhesion to the lateral orbital wall with minimal violation of normal anatomic structures and relations. It is time-efficient and reduces postoperative morbidity.     

Sliding tarsal flap for reconstruction of large, shallow lower eyelid tarsal defects

PURPOSE: To describe a novel technique for reconstructing shallow, full-thickness defects of the lower eyelid. METHODS: Twelve patients with shallow, full-thickness lower eyelid defects after Mohs excision of eyelid malignancies were treated with this technique. The posterior lamella was reconstructed by obliquely incising the residual tarsus to create medial and lateral tarsal flaps. These flaps were obliquely overlapped to tighten the eyelid and reconstruct a tarsus approximating normal height. The anterior lamella defect was then reconstructed by using local flaps or free grafts in a conventional manner. RESULTS: Eyelid defects ranged from 25 to 40 mm horizontally and 20 to 35 mm vertically, with tarsal defects ranging from 18 to 27 mm horizontally and 2 to 3.5 mm vertically. A stable eyelid margin with good aesthetic appearance was achieved in all patients. Two patients had mild eyelid retraction not requiring intervention, and one had lower eyelid entropion 9 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Sliding tarsal flaps are an effective technique for reconstruction of this type of defect. The advantages of this approach are its simplicity, utilization of preserved tissue, and avoidance of the morbidity associated with more complex procedures.     

颞区水平皮瓣修复瘢痕性下睑外翻的临床观察

目的探讨外眦角颞侧水平带蒂皮瓣在下睑瘢痕性外翻修复中的应用。方法对11例（11只眼）伴有皮肤组织缺损的下睑外翻患者实施该手术,其中3只眼为局部疖肿溃破后皮肤瘢痕挛缩,2只眼为铝水烫伤后,6只眼为皮肤挫裂伤后。年龄15～58岁。局麻下手术,根据下睑皮肤缺损范围,在颞区设计一以肌肉组织为蒂的水平向皮瓣。皮瓣穿过供、受区之间的皮下隧道后缝合于缺损区。结果术后第2天,有1只眼皮瓣的鼻侧端微紫,1周后色泽日趋正常。术后随访3～6个月,11只眼下睑皮瓣色泽良好,与周围组织差异小,无外翻发生。颞区伤口瘢痕细而淡。结论颞区水平皮瓣在伴有皮肤组织缺损的瘢痕性下睑外翻修复中疗效良好,供区水平伤口愈合佳,瘢痕小。但供皮量受颞区皮肤松弛程度的限制,且应严格控制皮瓣长度,避免因血供不足造成组织坏死,因而更适合于下睑颞侧半皮肤缺损的修复。     

用外侧眶骨膜瓣代替睑板行眼睑重建术

目的 评价用外侧眶骨膜瓣代替睑板行外侧眼睑重建术的手术效果.方法 回顾性分析13例外眦部眼睑肿瘤切除术后患者的临床资料,其中眼睑基底细胞癌7例,睑板腺癌4例,鳞状细胞癌2例,切除肿瘤同时一期用外侧眶骨膜代替睑板,用颧部或颊部的旋转皮瓣或滑行皮瓣修复缺损皮肤行眼睑重建术.结果 术后随访8～56个月,未发现肿瘤复发,所有患者眼睑形态自然,双侧睑裂基本对称,眼睑活动好,无眼睑切迹及内翻倒睫和外翻情况出现.患者对手术疗效表示满意.结论 用外侧眶骨膜瓣代替睑板行眼睑重建术对于外侧眼睑缺损在1/3-2/3范围内且肿瘤未影响到眶骨的患者,尤其对于同时影响上下睑的患者的眼睑修复是一种较好的方法 .(中华眼科杂志,2009,45:127-130)     

The rhomboid flap in medial canthal reconstruction

AIM: To describe a series of patients who have undergone a medial canthal reconstruction with a rhomboid flap. METHODS: A non-comparative interventional case series of 27 patients with medial canthal defects after Mohs excision of medial canthal basal cell carcinomas who underwent reconstruction using a rhomboid-shaped transpositional flap of adjoining skin and subcutaneous tissue. 25 cases were performed under local anaesthesia. The remaining two cases were combined with major lid reconstruction and performed under general anaesthesia. The outcome measures were closure of the defect, the cosmetic result, complications, and re-operations. RESULTS: Primary closure of the defect was achieved in all cases. The cosmetic result was highly satisfactory in all cases. There were no major complications or re-operations. Two cases had minor webbing of the medial upper lid. CONCLUSIONS: The rhomboid flap is an effective, quick, and simple technique for medial canthal reconstruction. It provides excellent cosmesis and is associated with minimal complications. It can be modified according to the nature of the periorbital skin and the location, size, and depth of the defect.