Long term risk of recurrence of ptosis repair: implications for surgical counseling and follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate recurrence rates after surgical correction of ptosis in adults, with emphasis on differences between aponeurotic and non-aponeurotic etiologies, and to identify predictors of recurrence.

Methods

This retrospective, single-center cohort study included a series of patients undergoing ptosis surgery at single tertiary referral Oculoplastic Unit at University of Naples Federico II (2014-2024). Data collected included demographics, ptosis subtype, surgical technique, preoperative marginal reflex distance (MRD), levator function, systemic comorbidities, and latency to treatment. The primary outcome was recurrence of ptosis. Kaplan-Meier estimates and Cox proportional hazards models were used to evaluate recurrence-free survival and predictors of recurrence. Fis

SUBMITTER: Cohen D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12835895 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature