title: Marginal tarsorrhaphy: a technique to minimize premature eyelid separation.
abstract: By using a continuous intermarginal monofilament suture, a partial tarsorrhaphy can be performed which has a minimal tendency to separate prematurely. This technique is especially useful where recovery from facial paralysis is anticipated. Surgical division of the tarsorrhaphy can be performed easily with little, if any, defect of the eyelids.
mesh_terms: D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors