Rates and risk factors for unfavorable outcomes 6 weeks after trichiasis surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Several studies of trichiasis recurrence suggest an association between surgical factors and long-term recurrence, yet data on short-term risk factors are limited. This study was conducted to evaluate risk factors for early trichiasis recurrence and other unfavorable short-term outcomes.

Methods

Trichiasis patients presenting for surgery were evaluated for presence of active trachoma and signs of cicatricial outcomes of trachoma, including number of trichiatic lashes, epilation, and entropion. Surgical factors recorded included incision length, surgery duration, and the surgeon performing the operation. Participants were followed up for 6 weeks after surgery and evaluated for eyelid closure defect and trichiasis recurrence; in addition, in two thirds of the patients,

SUBMITTER: Gower EW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3088559 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature