A ptosis repair of aponeurotic defects by the posterior approach.
A simple posterior approach operation for correcting ptosis due to a disinsertion of the aponeurosis of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is presented. Müller's muscle is restored to its normal length. Pull-out sutures are used which give some postoperative control of eyelid level and allow the procedure to be done under general anaesthesia if required.
D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013536:Suture Techniques