The Function-Preserving Frontalis Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Flap for the Correction of Severe Blepharoptosis With Poor Levator Function.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe blepharoptosis with poor levator function (LF) has traditionally been managed with exogenous frontalis suspension but complications such as lagophthalmos, infection, and rejection are often reported.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to design a function-preserving frontalis orbicularis oculi muscle (FOOM) flap to correct severe blepharoptosis with poor LF. The long-term surgical outcome of the technique was assessed.

Methods

This retrospective study included only adult patients with severe blepharoptosis and poor LF, all of whom had their surgery performed by the senior surgeon over a 6-year period. Clinical assessment of LF, palpebral fissure height (PFH), marginal reflex distance 1 (MRD1), duration of follow-up, and postoperative complications

SUBMITTER: Huang SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8240737 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature