Surgical correction of trachomatous cicatricial entropion.
A modified version of Wies's operation for the correction of cicatricial entropion is described, the most important modification being a different plane for the incision through the eyelid. The possible complications and their prevention are discussed.
D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000601:surgery; D004774:Entropion / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014141:Trachoma / Q000150:complications*