Island orbicularis oculis myocutaneous flap from the upper eyelid for lower eyelid reconstruction |
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Authors: | E Porfiris P Georgiou C V Popa A Christopoulos P Sandris N Sgouras |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Metaxa Memorial Hospital, 51 Botasi st., Piraeus, Greece, GR |
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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.
Received: 21 August 1996 / Accepted: 15 June 1997 |
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Keywords: | Orbicularis oculis Myocutaneous flaps Lower eyelid reconstruction |
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