Outcomes From Lateral Eyelid Coupling for Facial Paralysis Using the Modified Tarsoconjunctival Flap.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

In the setting of facial paralysis, inadequate eyelid closure and lower eyelid ectropion can lead to corneal exposure and impaired quality of life. Repair of paralytic ectropion is challenging, and an ideal surgical approach for all cases has not been identified.

Objective

To assess the patient-reported outcomes and eyelid position improvement in patients with flaccid facial paralysis undergoing lateral eyelid coupling with a tarsal strip canthoplasty and modified tarsoconjunctival flap to correct eyelid malposition.

Design, setting, and participants

Review of medical records of adults with flaccid facial paralysis who underwent a single-stage tarsal strip canthoplasty and modified tarsoconjunctival flap at a tertiary academic center. Inclusion criteria inc

SUBMITTER: Dedhia R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6233623 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature