Senile entropion: modified Schimek operation.
Senile entropion is a common cause of ocular discomfort. Medical treatment is ineffective for it and a definitive operation generally is required. Many surgical procedures are available, but most of them are not effective. The operation described in this paper was devised by one of us (H.G.S.) 9 years ago, employing a modification of the Schimek procedure. It has the advantage, however, of fixation of the sutures to the periosteum of the lateral orbital rim and thus provides firm support for the lid septum. The operation is simple, safe, and takes little more. Even if entropion recurs, the operation can be repeated with no damage to the lid.
D000368:Aged; D004774:Entropion / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery; D010521:Periosteum / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D013536:Suture Techniques