title: Use of an encircling silicone rubber string for the correction of lagophthalmos.
abstract: We describe a modification of Arion's technique for the correction of lagophthalmos by a circle of silicone rubber string placed subcutaneously near the lid margin. We have operated on 14 cases by this technique, with good results observed in 13 after a two-year follow-up.
mesh_terms: D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012828:Silicones; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones